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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.65, 25,769.47 and 6,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.65, 25,769.47 and 6,083.68 is: 9,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.65 : 25,769.47 = 6,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.65/25,769.47 = 6,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.65x = 25,769.47 × 6,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.65x = 156,773,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,773,209.25/17,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.52

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