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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.68, 25,767.57 and 6,077.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.68, 25,767.57 and 6,077.34 is: 9,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.68 : 25,767.57 = 6,077.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.68/25,767.57 = 6,077.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.68x = 25,767.57 × 6,077.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.68x = 156,598,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,598,283.86/17,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.10

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