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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.43, 25,776.45 and 6,086.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.43, 25,776.45 and 6,086.71 is: 9,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.43 : 25,776.45 = 6,086.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.43/25,776.45 = 6,086.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.43x = 25,776.45 × 6,086.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.43x = 156,893,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,893,775.98/17,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.06

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