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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.28, 25,914.82 and 6,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.28, 25,914.82 and 6,183.73 is: 9,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.28 : 25,914.82 = 6,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.28/25,914.82 = 6,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.28x = 25,914.82 × 6,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.28x = 160,250,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,250,249.88/17,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.74

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