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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.43, 25,915.62 and 6,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.43, 25,915.62 and 6,179.88 is: 9,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.43 : 25,915.62 = 6,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.43/25,915.62 = 6,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.43x = 25,915.62 × 6,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.43x = 160,155,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,155,276.70/17,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,271.77

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