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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.36, 25,901.70 and 6,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.36, 25,901.70 and 6,182.44 is: 9,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.36 : 25,901.70 = 6,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.36/25,901.70 = 6,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.36x = 25,901.70 × 6,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.36x = 160,135,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,135,706.15/17,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.99

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