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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.70, 25,739.55 and 6,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.70, 25,739.55 and 6,066.30 is: 9,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.70 : 25,739.55 = 6,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.70/25,739.55 = 6,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.70x = 25,739.55 × 6,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.70x = 156,143,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,143,832.17/17,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.45

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