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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,156.68, 25,737.09 and 6,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,156.68, 25,737.09 and 6,061.11 is: 9,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,156.68 : 25,737.09 = 6,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,156.68/25,737.09 = 6,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,156.68x = 25,737.09 × 6,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,156.68x = 155,995,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,995,333.57/17,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.40

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