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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.52, 25,750.44 and 6,069.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.52, 25,750.44 and 6,069.60 is: 9,105.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.52 : 25,750.44 = 6,069.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.52/25,750.44 = 6,069.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.52x = 25,750.44 × 6,069.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.52x = 156,294,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,294,870.62/17,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.16

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