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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.20, 25,729.02 and 6,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.20, 25,729.02 and 6,063.96 is: 9,089.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.20 : 25,729.02 = 6,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.20/25,729.02 = 6,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.20x = 25,729.02 × 6,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.20x = 156,019,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,019,748.12/17,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.84

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