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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.88, 25,771.44 and 6,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.88, 25,771.44 and 6,087.84 is: 9,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.88 : 25,771.44 = 6,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.88/25,771.44 = 6,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.88x = 25,771.44 × 6,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.88x = 156,892,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,892,403.29/17,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.80

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