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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.28, 25,663.76 and 6,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.28, 25,663.76 and 6,011.10 is: 9,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.28 : 25,663.76 = 6,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.28/25,663.76 = 6,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.28x = 25,663.76 × 6,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.28x = 154,267,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,267,427.74/17,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.65

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