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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.01, 25,535.02 and 6,206.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.01, 25,535.02 and 6,206.21 is: 9,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.01 : 25,535.02 = 6,206.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.01/25,535.02 = 6,206.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.01x = 25,535.02 × 6,206.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.01x = 158,475,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,475,696.47/17,027.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.31

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