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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.36, 25,740.42 and 6,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.36, 25,740.42 and 6,068.58 is: 9,101.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.36 : 25,740.42 = 6,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.36/25,740.42 = 6,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.36x = 25,740.42 × 6,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.36x = 156,207,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,207,798.00/17,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.24

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