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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.22, 25,658.79 and 6,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.22, 25,658.79 and 6,004.95 is: 9,011.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.22 : 25,658.79 = 6,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.22/25,658.79 = 6,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.22x = 25,658.79 × 6,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.22x = 154,079,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,079,720.99/17,098.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.45

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