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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.96, 25,750.53 and 6,066.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.96, 25,750.53 and 6,066.77 is: 9,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.96 : 25,750.53 = 6,066.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.96/25,750.53 = 6,066.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.96x = 25,750.53 × 6,066.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.96x = 156,222,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,222,542.89/17,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.31

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