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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.64, 25,756.20 and 6,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.64, 25,756.20 and 6,079.44 is: 9,117.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.64 : 25,756.20 = 6,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.64/25,756.20 = 6,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.64x = 25,756.20 × 6,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.64x = 156,583,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,583,272.53/17,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.12

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