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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.92, 25,750.92 and 6,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.92, 25,750.92 and 6,076.98 is: 9,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.92 : 25,750.92 = 6,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.92/25,750.92 = 6,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.92x = 25,750.92 × 6,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.92x = 156,487,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,487,825.82/17,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.32

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