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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.07, 25,902.99 and 6,177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.07, 25,902.99 and 6,177.69 is: 9,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.07 : 25,902.99 = 6,177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.07/25,902.99 = 6,177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.07x = 25,902.99 × 6,177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.07x = 160,020,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,020,642.29/17,273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.17

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