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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.36, 25,743.42 and 6,070.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.36, 25,743.42 and 6,070.58 is: 9,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.36 : 25,743.42 = 6,070.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.36/25,743.42 = 6,070.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.36x = 25,743.42 × 6,070.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.36x = 156,277,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,277,490.58/17,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,104.24

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