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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.99, 25,672.28 and 6,021.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.99, 25,672.28 and 6,021.63 is: 9,032.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.99 : 25,672.28 = 6,021.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.99/25,672.28 = 6,021.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.99x = 25,672.28 × 6,021.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.99x = 154,588,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,588,971.42/17,114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.37

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