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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,100.24, 25,650.69 and 6,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,100.24, 25,650.69 and 6,007.08 is: 9,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,100.24 : 25,650.69 = 6,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,100.24/25,650.69 = 6,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,100.24x = 25,650.69 × 6,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,100.24x = 154,085,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085,746.89/17,100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.74

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