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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.73, 25,771.14 and 6,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.73, 25,771.14 and 6,087.54 is: 9,131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.73 : 25,771.14 = 6,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.73/25,771.14 = 6,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.73x = 25,771.14 × 6,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.73x = 156,882,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,882,845.60/17,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.33

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