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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.28, 25,917.82 and 6,185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.28, 25,917.82 and 6,185.73 is: 9,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.28 : 25,917.82 = 6,185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.28/25,917.82 = 6,185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.28x = 25,917.82 × 6,185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.28x = 160,320,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,320,636.71/17,278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.74

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