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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.75, 25,913.86 and 6,183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.75, 25,913.86 and 6,183.14 is: 9,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.75 : 25,913.86 = 6,183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.75/25,913.86 = 6,183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.75x = 25,913.86 × 6,183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.75x = 160,228,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,228,879.29/17,275.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.79

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