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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.08, 25,751.70 and 6,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.08, 25,751.70 and 6,072.60 is: 9,109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.08 : 25,751.70 = 6,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.08/25,751.70 = 6,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.08x = 25,751.70 × 6,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.08x = 156,379,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,379,773.42/17,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.28

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