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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.22, 25,761.39 and 6,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.22, 25,761.39 and 6,081.04 is: 9,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.22 : 25,761.39 = 6,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.22/25,761.39 = 6,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.22x = 25,761.39 × 6,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.22x = 156,656,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,656,043.05/17,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.58

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