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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.94, 25,995.73 and 6,081.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.94, 25,995.73 and 6,081.61 is: 9,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.94 : 25,995.73 = 6,081.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.94/25,995.73 = 6,081.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.94x = 25,995.73 × 6,081.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.94x = 158,095,854.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,095,854.37/17,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.23

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