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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.22, 25,766.46 and 6,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.22, 25,766.46 and 6,085.08 is: 9,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.22 : 25,766.46 = 6,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.22/25,766.46 = 6,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.22x = 25,766.46 × 6,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.22x = 156,790,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,790,970.42/17,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.84

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