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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.42, 25,758.09 and 6,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.42, 25,758.09 and 6,076.14 is: 9,115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.42 : 25,758.09 = 6,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.42/25,758.09 = 6,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.42x = 25,758.09 × 6,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.42x = 156,509,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,509,760.97/17,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.61

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