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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.36, 25,903.20 and 6,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.36, 25,903.20 and 6,183.44 is: 9,269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.36 : 25,903.20 = 6,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.36/25,903.20 = 6,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.36x = 25,903.20 × 6,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.36x = 160,170,883.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,170,883.01/17,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.49

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