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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.81, 25,764.75 and 6,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.81, 25,764.75 and 6,075.45 is: 9,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.81 : 25,764.75 = 6,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.81/25,764.75 = 6,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.81x = 25,764.75 × 6,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.81x = 156,532,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,532,450.39/17,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.26

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