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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.54, 25,748.85 and 6,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.54, 25,748.85 and 6,068.96 is: 9,104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.54 : 25,748.85 = 6,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.54/25,748.85 = 6,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.54x = 25,748.85 × 6,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.54x = 156,268,731.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,268,731.27/17,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.16

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