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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.64, 25,755.36 and 6,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.64, 25,755.36 and 6,079.28 is: 9,116.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.64 : 25,755.36 = 6,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.64/25,755.36 = 6,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.64x = 25,755.36 × 6,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.64x = 156,574,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,574,044.94/17,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.58

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