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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.16, 25,747.56 and 6,073.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.16, 25,747.56 and 6,073.94 is: 9,109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.16 : 25,747.56 = 6,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.16/25,747.56 = 6,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.16x = 25,747.56 × 6,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.16x = 156,389,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,389,134.59/17,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.78

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