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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.70, 25,651.89 and 6,006.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.70, 25,651.89 and 6,006.15 is: 9,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.70 : 25,651.89 = 6,006.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.70/25,651.89 = 6,006.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.70x = 25,651.89 × 6,006.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.70x = 154,069,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,069,099.12/17,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.58

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