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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.08, 25,645.80 and 6,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.08, 25,645.80 and 6,004.08 is: 9,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.08 : 25,645.80 = 6,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.08/25,645.80 = 6,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.08x = 25,645.80 × 6,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.08x = 153,979,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,979,434.86/17,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.18

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