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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.24, 25,663.38 and 6,008.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.24, 25,663.38 and 6,008.04 is: 9,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.24 : 25,663.38 = 6,008.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.24/25,663.38 = 6,008.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.24x = 25,663.38 × 6,008.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.24x = 154,186,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,186,613.58/17,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.11

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