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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.16, 25,908.66 and 6,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.16, 25,908.66 and 6,179.30 is: 9,268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.16 : 25,908.66 = 6,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.16/25,908.66 = 6,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.16x = 25,908.66 × 6,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.16x = 160,097,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,097,382.74/17,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.56

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