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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.60, 25,912.52 and 6,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.60, 25,912.52 and 6,181.46 is: 9,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.60 : 25,912.52 = 6,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.60/25,912.52 = 6,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.60x = 25,912.52 × 6,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.60x = 160,177,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,177,205.88/17,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.95

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