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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.91, 25,670.21 and 6,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.91, 25,670.21 and 6,016.06 is: 9,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.91 : 25,670.21 = 6,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.91/25,670.21 = 6,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.91x = 25,670.21 × 6,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.91x = 154,433,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,433,523.57/17,111.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.91

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