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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.47, 25,630.26 and 6,000.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.47, 25,630.26 and 6,000.87 is: 9,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.47 : 25,630.26 = 6,000.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.47/25,630.26 = 6,000.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.47x = 25,630.26 × 6,000.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.47x = 153,803,858.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,803,858.33/17,086.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.50

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