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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.56, 25,764.38 and 6,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.56, 25,764.38 and 6,075.20 is: 9,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.56 : 25,764.38 = 6,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.56/25,764.38 = 6,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.56x = 25,764.38 × 6,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.56x = 156,523,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,523,761.38/17,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.88

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