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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,102.98, 25,651.38 and 6,008.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,102.98, 25,651.38 and 6,008.24 is: 9,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,102.98 : 25,651.38 = 6,008.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,102.98/25,651.38 = 6,008.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,102.98x = 25,651.38 × 6,008.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,102.98x = 154,119,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,119,734.03/17,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.28

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