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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.29, 25,660.77 and 6,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.29, 25,660.77 and 6,009.10 is: 9,014.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.29 : 25,660.77 = 6,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.29/25,660.77 = 6,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.29x = 25,660.77 × 6,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.29x = 154,198,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,198,046.32/17,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.64

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