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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.58, 25,645.71 and 5,999.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.58, 25,645.71 and 5,999.73 is: 9,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.58 : 25,645.71 = 5,999.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.58/25,645.71 = 5,999.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.58x = 25,645.71 × 5,999.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.58x = 153,867,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,867,335.66/17,095.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.42

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