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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.66, 25,742.31 and 6,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.66, 25,742.31 and 6,070.44 is: 9,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.66 : 25,742.31 = 6,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.66/25,742.31 = 6,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.66x = 25,742.31 × 6,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.66x = 156,267,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,267,148.32/17,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.54

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