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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.72, 25,672.20 and 6,019.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.72, 25,672.20 and 6,019.24 is: 9,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.72 : 25,672.20 = 6,019.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.72/25,672.20 = 6,019.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.72x = 25,672.20 × 6,019.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.72x = 154,527,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,527,133.13/17,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.43

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