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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.70, 25,675.05 and 6,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.70, 25,675.05 and 6,023.30 is: 9,034.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.70 : 25,675.05 = 6,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.70/25,675.05 = 6,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.70x = 25,675.05 × 6,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.70x = 154,648,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,648,528.67/17,116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.95

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