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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,178.48, 25,762.98 and 6,083.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,178.48, 25,762.98 and 6,083.73 is: 9,123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,178.48 : 25,762.98 = 6,083.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,178.48/25,762.98 = 6,083.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,178.48x = 25,762.98 × 6,083.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,178.48x = 156,735,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,735,014.32/17,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.92

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