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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.46, 25,749.78 and 6,066.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.46, 25,749.78 and 6,066.27 is: 9,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.46 : 25,749.78 = 6,066.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.46/25,749.78 = 6,066.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.46x = 25,749.78 × 6,066.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.46x = 156,205,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,205,117.92/17,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.56

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