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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.30, 25,672.75 and 6,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.30, 25,672.75 and 6,021.95 is: 9,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.30 : 25,672.75 = 6,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.30/25,672.75 = 6,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.30x = 25,672.75 × 6,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.30x = 154,599,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,599,873.44/17,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.85

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