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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.72, 25,992.11 and 6,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.72, 25,992.11 and 6,078.62 is: 9,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.72 : 25,992.11 = 6,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.72/25,992.11 = 6,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.72x = 25,992.11 × 6,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.72x = 157,995,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,995,999.33/17,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,118.64

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