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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,156.68, 25,738.08 and 6,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,156.68, 25,738.08 and 6,069.80 is: 9,105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,156.68 : 25,738.08 = 6,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,156.68/25,738.08 = 6,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,156.68x = 25,738.08 × 6,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,156.68x = 156,224,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,224,997.98/17,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.78

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