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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.85, 25,761.33 and 6,084.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.85, 25,761.33 and 6,084.95 is: 9,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.85 : 25,761.33 = 6,084.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.85/25,761.33 = 6,084.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.85x = 25,761.33 × 6,084.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.85x = 156,756,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,756,276.18/17,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.43

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