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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.83, 25,756.97 and 6,077.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.83, 25,756.97 and 6,077.61 is: 9,116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.83 : 25,756.97 = 6,077.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.83/25,756.97 = 6,077.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.83x = 25,756.97 × 6,077.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.83x = 156,540,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,540,818.44/17,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.67

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