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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.40, 25,758.50 and 6,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.40, 25,758.50 and 6,081.20 is: 9,120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.40 : 25,758.50 = 6,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.40/25,758.50 = 6,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.40x = 25,758.50 × 6,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.40x = 156,642,590.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,642,590.20/17,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.70

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