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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.90, 25,645.11 and 6,002.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.90, 25,645.11 and 6,002.98 is: 9,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.90 : 25,645.11 = 6,002.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.90/25,645.11 = 6,002.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.90x = 25,645.11 × 6,002.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.90x = 153,947,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,947,082.43/17,098.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.33

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