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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.52, 25,639.84 and 5,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.52, 25,639.84 and 5,999.52 is: 9,000.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.52 : 25,639.84 = 5,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.52/25,639.84 = 5,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.52x = 25,639.84 × 5,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.52x = 153,826,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,826,732.88/17,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.18

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