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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,156.48, 25,740.18 and 6,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,156.48, 25,740.18 and 6,070.21 is: 9,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,156.48 : 25,740.18 = 6,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,156.48/25,740.18 = 6,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,156.48x = 25,740.18 × 6,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,156.48x = 156,248,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,248,233.69/17,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.25

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