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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.52, 25,754.94 and 6,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.52, 25,754.94 and 6,072.60 is: 9,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.52 : 25,754.94 = 6,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.52/25,754.94 = 6,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.52x = 25,754.94 × 6,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.52x = 156,399,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,399,448.64/17,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,109.66

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