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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.78, 25,744.18 and 6,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.78, 25,744.18 and 6,063.44 is: 9,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.78 : 25,744.18 = 6,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.78/25,744.18 = 6,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.78x = 25,744.18 × 6,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.78x = 156,098,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,098,290.78/17,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.16

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