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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.98, 25,767.45 and 6,084.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.98, 25,767.45 and 6,084.63 is: 9,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.98 : 25,767.45 = 6,084.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.98/25,767.45 = 6,084.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.98x = 25,767.45 × 6,084.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.98x = 156,785,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,785,399.29/17,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.65

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