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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.28, 25,913.32 and 6,182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.28, 25,913.32 and 6,182.73 is: 9,274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.28 : 25,913.32 = 6,182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.28/25,913.32 = 6,182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.28x = 25,913.32 × 6,182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.28x = 160,215,045.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,215,045.51/17,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.24

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