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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.99, 25,902.99 and 6,178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.99, 25,902.99 and 6,178.11 is: 9,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.99 : 25,902.99 = 6,178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.99/25,902.99 = 6,178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.99x = 25,902.99 × 6,178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.99x = 160,031,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,031,424.41/17,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.30

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