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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.48, 25,907.47 and 6,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.48, 25,907.47 and 6,178.10 is: 9,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.48 : 25,907.47 = 6,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.48/25,907.47 = 6,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.48x = 25,907.47 × 6,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.48x = 160,058,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,058,940.41/17,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.17

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