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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.42, 25,964.12 and 4,161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.42, 25,964.12 and 4,161.79 is: 6,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.42 : 25,964.12 = 4,161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.42/25,964.12 = 4,161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.42x = 25,964.12 × 4,161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.42x = 108,057,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,057,214.97/17,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.68

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