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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.95, 25,743.65 and 6,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.95, 25,743.65 and 6,068.73 is: 9,103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.95 : 25,743.65 = 6,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.95/25,743.65 = 6,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.95x = 25,743.65 × 6,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.95x = 156,231,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231,261.06/17,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.35

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