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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.64, 25,661.66 and 6,013.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.64, 25,661.66 and 6,013.72 is: 9,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.64 : 25,661.66 = 6,013.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.64/25,661.66 = 6,013.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.64x = 25,661.66 × 6,013.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.64x = 154,321,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,321,943.75/17,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.59

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