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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.81, 25,775.51 and 6,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.81, 25,775.51 and 6,086.09 is: 9,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.81 : 25,775.51 = 6,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.81/25,775.51 = 6,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.81x = 25,775.51 × 6,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.81x = 156,871,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,871,914.35/17,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.12

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