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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.10, 25,651.49 and 6,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.10, 25,651.49 and 6,002.91 is: 9,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.10 : 25,651.49 = 6,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.10/25,651.49 = 6,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.10x = 25,651.49 × 6,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.10x = 153,983,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,983,555.82/17,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.36

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