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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.54, 25,914.60 and 6,183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.54, 25,914.60 and 6,183.78 is: 9,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.54 : 25,914.60 = 6,183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.54/25,914.60 = 6,183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.54x = 25,914.60 × 6,183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.54x = 160,250,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,250,185.19/17,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.06

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