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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.15, 25,768.72 and 6,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.15, 25,768.72 and 6,083.18 is: 9,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.15 : 25,768.72 = 6,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.15/25,768.72 = 6,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.15x = 25,768.72 × 6,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.15x = 156,755,762.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,755,762.13/17,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.77

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