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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.22, 25,991.36 and 6,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.22, 25,991.36 and 6,078.12 is: 9,117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.22 : 25,991.36 = 6,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.22/25,991.36 = 6,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.22x = 25,991.36 × 6,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.22x = 157,978,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,978,444.70/17,326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,117.89

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