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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.43, 25,774.95 and 6,085.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.43, 25,774.95 and 6,085.71 is: 9,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.43 : 25,774.95 = 6,085.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.43/25,774.95 = 6,085.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.43x = 25,774.95 × 6,085.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.43x = 156,858,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,858,840.54/17,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.56

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