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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.92, 25,747.92 and 6,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.92, 25,747.92 and 6,075.04 is: 9,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.92 : 25,747.92 = 6,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.92/25,747.92 = 6,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.92x = 25,747.92 × 6,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.92x = 156,419,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,419,643.92/17,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.41

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