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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.55, 25,906.50 and 6,180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.55, 25,906.50 and 6,180.99 is: 9,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.55 : 25,906.50 = 6,180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.55/25,906.50 = 6,180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.55x = 25,906.50 × 6,180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.55x = 160,127,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,127,817.44/17,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.12

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