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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.97, 25,754.09 and 6,076.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.97, 25,754.09 and 6,076.83 is: 9,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.97 : 25,754.09 = 6,076.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.97/25,754.09 = 6,076.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.97x = 25,754.09 × 6,076.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.97x = 156,503,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,503,196.35/17,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.47

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