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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.48, 25,767.48 and 6,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.48, 25,767.48 and 6,086.73 is: 9,128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.48 : 25,767.48 = 6,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.48/25,767.48 = 6,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.48x = 25,767.48 × 6,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.48x = 156,839,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,839,693.54/17,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.42

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