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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.84, 25,649.06 and 6,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.84, 25,649.06 and 6,009.04 is: 9,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.84 : 25,649.06 = 6,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.84/25,649.06 = 6,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.84x = 25,649.06 × 6,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.84x = 154,126,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,126,227.50/17,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.31

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