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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.22, 25,971.06 and 6,070.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.22, 25,971.06 and 6,070.66 is: 9,106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.22 : 25,971.06 = 6,070.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.22/25,971.06 = 6,070.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.22x = 25,971.06 × 6,070.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.22x = 157,661,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,661,475.10/17,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.95

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