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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.84, 25,655.25 and 6,002.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.84, 25,655.25 and 6,002.62 is: 9,007.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.84 : 25,655.25 = 6,002.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.84/25,655.25 = 6,002.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.84x = 25,655.25 × 6,002.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.84x = 153,998,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,998,716.76/17,095.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.96

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