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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.76, 25,742.70 and 6,066.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.76, 25,742.70 and 6,066.28 is: 9,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.76 : 25,742.70 = 6,066.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.76/25,742.70 = 6,066.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.76x = 25,742.70 × 6,066.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.76x = 156,162,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,162,426.16/17,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.97

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