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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.03, 25,904.70 and 6,177.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.03, 25,904.70 and 6,177.71 is: 9,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.03 : 25,904.70 = 6,177.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.03/25,904.70 = 6,177.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.03x = 25,904.70 × 6,177.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.03x = 160,031,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,031,724.24/17,274.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.30

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