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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.65, 25,749.36 and 6,075.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.65, 25,749.36 and 6,075.27 is: 9,110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.65 : 25,749.36 = 6,075.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.65/25,749.36 = 6,075.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.65x = 25,749.36 × 6,075.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.65x = 156,434,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,434,314.33/17,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.56

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