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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.16, 25,911.52 and 6,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.16, 25,911.52 and 6,181.12 is: 9,270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.16 : 25,911.52 = 6,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.16/25,911.52 = 6,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.16x = 25,911.52 × 6,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.16x = 160,162,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,162,214.50/17,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.71

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