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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.92, 25,750.44 and 6,073.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.92, 25,750.44 and 6,073.61 is: 9,110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.92 : 25,750.44 = 6,073.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.92/25,750.44 = 6,073.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.92x = 25,750.44 × 6,073.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.92x = 156,398,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398,001.14/17,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.43

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