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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.38, 25,656.61 and 6,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.38, 25,656.61 and 6,003.93 is: 9,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.38 : 25,656.61 = 6,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.38/25,656.61 = 6,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.38x = 25,656.61 × 6,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.38x = 154,040,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,040,497.98/17,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.12

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