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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.42, 25,594.29 and 6,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.42, 25,594.29 and 6,121.42 is: 9,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.42 : 25,594.29 = 6,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.42/25,594.29 = 6,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.42x = 25,594.29 × 6,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.42x = 156,673,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,673,398.69/17,065.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.75

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