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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.68, 25,738.59 and 6,062.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.68, 25,738.59 and 6,062.11 is: 9,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.68 : 25,738.59 = 6,062.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.68/25,738.59 = 6,062.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.68x = 25,738.59 × 6,062.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.68x = 156,030,163.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,030,163.82/17,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.90

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