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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.60, 25,650.86 and 6,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.60, 25,650.86 and 6,005.32 is: 9,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.60 : 25,650.86 = 6,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.60/25,650.86 = 6,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.60x = 25,650.86 × 6,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.60x = 154,041,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,041,528.42/17,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.49

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