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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.95, 25,742.15 and 6,067.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.95, 25,742.15 and 6,067.73 is: 9,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.95 : 25,742.15 = 6,067.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.95/25,742.15 = 6,067.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.95x = 25,742.15 × 6,067.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.95x = 156,196,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,196,472.59/17,160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.85

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