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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.24, 25,674.96 and 6,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.24, 25,674.96 and 6,020.16 is: 9,032.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.24 : 25,674.96 = 6,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.24/25,674.96 = 6,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.24x = 25,674.96 × 6,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.24x = 154,567,367.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,567,367.19/17,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.56

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