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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.68, 25,767.36 and 6,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.68, 25,767.36 and 6,087.30 is: 9,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.68 : 25,767.36 = 6,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.68/25,767.36 = 6,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.68x = 25,767.36 × 6,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.68x = 156,853,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,853,650.53/17,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.59

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