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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.60, 25,652.24 and 6,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.60, 25,652.24 and 6,003.42 is: 9,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.60 : 25,652.24 = 6,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.60/25,652.24 = 6,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.60x = 25,652.24 × 6,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.60x = 154,001,170.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,001,170.66/17,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.13

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