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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.92, 25,753.32 and 6,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.92, 25,753.32 and 6,076.24 is: 9,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.92 : 25,753.32 = 6,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.92/25,753.32 = 6,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.92x = 25,753.32 × 6,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.92x = 156,483,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,483,353.12/17,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.34

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