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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.98, 25,906.73 and 6,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.98, 25,906.73 and 6,177.60 is: 9,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.98 : 25,906.73 = 6,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.98/25,906.73 = 6,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.98x = 25,906.73 × 6,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.98x = 160,041,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,041,384.36/17,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.42

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