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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.41, 25,670.96 and 6,016.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.41, 25,670.96 and 6,016.56 is: 9,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.41 : 25,670.96 = 6,016.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.41/25,670.96 = 6,016.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.41x = 25,670.96 × 6,016.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.41x = 154,450,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,450,871.10/17,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.66

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