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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.05, 25,963.56 and 4,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.05, 25,963.56 and 4,161.42 is: 6,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.05 : 25,963.56 = 4,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.05/25,963.56 = 4,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.05x = 25,963.56 × 4,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.05x = 108,045,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,045,148.04/17,309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.12

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