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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.30, 25,756.69 and 6,079.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.30, 25,756.69 and 6,079.53 is: 9,117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.30 : 25,756.69 = 6,079.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.30/25,756.69 = 6,079.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.30x = 25,756.69 × 6,079.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.30x = 156,588,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,588,505.16/17,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.61

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