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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.40, 25,652.10 and 6,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.40, 25,652.10 and 6,004.40 is: 9,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.40 : 25,652.10 = 6,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.40/25,652.10 = 6,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.40x = 25,652.10 × 6,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.40x = 154,025,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,025,469.24/17,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.60

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