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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.27, 25,745.97 and 6,069.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.27, 25,745.97 and 6,069.05 is: 9,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.27 : 25,745.97 = 6,069.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.27/25,745.97 = 6,069.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.27x = 25,745.97 × 6,069.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.27x = 156,253,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,253,450.50/17,162.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.48

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