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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.84, 25,647.56 and 6,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.84, 25,647.56 and 6,008.04 is: 9,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.84 : 25,647.56 = 6,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.84/25,647.56 = 6,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.84x = 25,647.56 × 6,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.84x = 154,091,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,091,566.38/17,098.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.81

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