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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,156.95, 25,730.79 and 6,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,156.95, 25,730.79 and 6,062.17 is: 9,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,156.95 : 25,730.79 = 6,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,156.95/25,730.79 = 6,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,156.95x = 25,730.79 × 6,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,156.95x = 155,984,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,984,423.21/17,156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.62

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