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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.09, 25,740.41 and 6,771.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.09, 25,740.41 and 6,771.75 is: 10,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.09 : 25,740.41 = 6,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.09/25,740.41 = 6,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.09x = 25,740.41 × 6,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.09x = 174,307,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,307,587.56/17,160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.73

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