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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.67, 25,634.21 and 6,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.67, 25,634.21 and 6,004.40 is: 9,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.67 : 25,634.21 = 6,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.67/25,634.21 = 6,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.67x = 25,634.21 × 6,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.67x = 153,917,892.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,917,892.33/17,096.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.80

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