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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.72, 25,736.67 and 6,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.72, 25,736.67 and 6,063.15 is: 9,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.72 : 25,736.67 = 6,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.72/25,736.67 = 6,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.72x = 25,736.67 × 6,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.72x = 156,045,290.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,045,290.71/17,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.76

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