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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.34, 25,744.86 and 6,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.34, 25,744.86 and 6,071.56 is: 9,105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.34 : 25,744.86 = 6,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.34/25,744.86 = 6,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.34x = 25,744.86 × 6,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.34x = 156,311,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,311,462.18/17,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.70

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