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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.70, 25,656.39 and 6,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.70, 25,656.39 and 6,009.15 is: 9,015.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.70 : 25,656.39 = 6,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.70/25,656.39 = 6,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.70x = 25,656.39 × 6,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.70x = 154,173,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,173,095.97/17,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.08

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