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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.96, 25,917.93 and 6,181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.96, 25,917.93 and 6,181.41 is: 9,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.96 : 25,917.93 = 6,181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.96/25,917.93 = 6,181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.96x = 25,917.93 × 6,181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.96x = 160,209,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209,351.68/17,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.08

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