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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.27, 25,739.48 and 6,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.27, 25,739.48 and 6,062.69 is: 9,094.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.27 : 25,739.48 = 6,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.27/25,739.48 = 6,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.27x = 25,739.48 × 6,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.27x = 156,050,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,050,374.46/17,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.76

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