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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.22, 25,752.33 and 6,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.22, 25,752.33 and 6,076.22 is: 9,111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.22 : 25,752.33 = 6,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.22/25,752.33 = 6,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.22x = 25,752.33 × 6,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.22x = 156,476,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,476,693.83/17,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.67

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