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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.52, 25,753.44 and 6,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.52, 25,753.44 and 6,071.60 is: 9,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.52 : 25,753.44 = 6,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.52/25,753.44 = 6,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.52x = 25,753.44 × 6,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.52x = 156,364,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,364,586.30/17,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.16

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