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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,109.72, 25,666.20 and 6,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,109.72, 25,666.20 and 6,015.24 is: 9,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,109.72 : 25,666.20 = 6,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,109.72/25,666.20 = 6,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,109.72x = 25,666.20 × 6,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,109.72x = 154,388,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,388,352.89/17,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.43

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