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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.85, 25,661.73 and 6,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.85, 25,661.73 and 6,012.58 is: 9,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.85 : 25,661.73 = 6,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.85/25,661.73 = 6,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.85x = 25,661.73 × 6,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.85x = 154,293,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,293,204.56/17,106.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.38

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