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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.89, 25,660.53 and 6,012.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.89, 25,660.53 and 6,012.97 is: 9,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.89 : 25,660.53 = 6,012.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.89/25,660.53 = 6,012.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.89x = 25,660.53 × 6,012.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.89x = 154,295,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,295,932.92/17,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.47

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