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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.70, 25,979.34 and 6,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.70, 25,979.34 and 6,076.16 is: 9,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.70 : 25,979.34 = 6,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.70/25,979.34 = 6,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.70x = 25,979.34 × 6,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.70x = 157,854,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,854,626.53/17,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.22

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