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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,102.45, 25,657.52 and 6,009.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,102.45, 25,657.52 and 6,009.90 is: 9,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,102.45 : 25,657.52 = 6,009.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,102.45/25,657.52 = 6,009.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,102.45x = 25,657.52 × 6,009.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,102.45x = 154,199,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,199,099.40/17,102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.20

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