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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.03, 25,909.20 and 6,180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.03, 25,909.20 and 6,180.71 is: 9,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.03 : 25,909.20 = 6,180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.03/25,909.20 = 6,180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.03x = 25,909.20 × 6,180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.03x = 160,137,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,137,251.53/17,277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.80

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