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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.83, 25,755.47 and 6,076.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.83, 25,755.47 and 6,076.61 is: 9,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.83 : 25,755.47 = 6,076.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.83/25,755.47 = 6,076.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.83x = 25,755.47 × 6,076.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.83x = 156,505,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,505,946.56/17,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.17

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