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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.36, 25,735.14 and 6,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.36, 25,735.14 and 6,064.44 is: 9,094.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.36 : 25,735.14 = 6,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.36/25,735.14 = 6,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.36x = 25,735.14 × 6,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.36x = 156,069,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,069,212.42/17,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,094.75

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