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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.72, 25,764.14 and 6,086.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.72, 25,764.14 and 6,086.81 is: 9,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.72 : 25,764.14 = 6,086.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.72/25,764.14 = 6,086.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.72x = 25,764.14 × 6,086.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.72x = 156,821,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,821,504.62/17,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,127.23

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