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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.52, 25,756.44 and 6,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.52, 25,756.44 and 6,073.60 is: 9,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.52 : 25,756.44 = 6,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.52/25,756.44 = 6,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.52x = 25,756.44 × 6,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.52x = 156,434,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,434,313.98/17,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.16

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