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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.85, 25,676.10 and 6,021.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.85, 25,676.10 and 6,021.90 is: 9,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.85 : 25,676.10 = 6,021.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.85/25,676.10 = 6,021.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.85x = 25,676.10 × 6,021.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.85x = 154,618,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,618,906.59/17,114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.20

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