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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,102.43, 25,656.21 and 6,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,102.43, 25,656.21 and 6,007.16 is: 9,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,102.43 : 25,656.21 = 6,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,102.43/25,656.21 = 6,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,102.43x = 25,656.21 × 6,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,102.43x = 154,120,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,120,928.43/17,102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.64

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