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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112, 25,668 and 6,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112, 25,668 and 6,168 is: 9,252

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112 : 25,668 = 6,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112/25,668 = 6,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112x = 25,668 × 6,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112x = 158,320,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,320,224/17,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252

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