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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.60, 25,745.40 and 6,070.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.60, 25,745.40 and 6,070.68 is: 9,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.60 : 25,745.40 = 6,070.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.60/25,745.40 = 6,070.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.60x = 25,745.40 × 6,070.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.60x = 156,292,084.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,292,084.87/17,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.02

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