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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.26, 25,740.46 and 6,071.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.26, 25,740.46 and 6,071.38 is: 9,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.26 : 25,740.46 = 6,071.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.26/25,740.46 = 6,071.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.26x = 25,740.46 × 6,071.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.26x = 156,280,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,280,114.03/17,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.16

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