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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.83, 25,753.97 and 6,075.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.83, 25,753.97 and 6,075.61 is: 9,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.83 : 25,753.97 = 6,075.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.83/25,753.97 = 6,075.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.83x = 25,753.97 × 6,075.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.83x = 156,471,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,471,028.48/17,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.67

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