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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.46, 25,748.27 and 6,065.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.46, 25,748.27 and 6,065.27 is: 9,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.46 : 25,748.27 = 6,065.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.46/25,748.27 = 6,065.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.46x = 25,748.27 × 6,065.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.46x = 156,170,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,170,209.58/17,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.05

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