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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.76, 25,916.92 and 6,183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.76, 25,916.92 and 6,183.38 is: 9,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.76 : 25,916.92 = 6,183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.76/25,916.92 = 6,183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.76x = 25,916.92 × 6,183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.76x = 160,254,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,254,164.79/17,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.63

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