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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.93, 25,775.69 and 6,086.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.93, 25,775.69 and 6,086.21 is: 9,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.93 : 25,775.69 = 6,086.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.93/25,775.69 = 6,086.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.93x = 25,775.69 × 6,086.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.93x = 156,876,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,876,262.23/17,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.31

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