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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.40, 25,682.10 and 6,040.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.40, 25,682.10 and 6,040.60 is: 9,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.40 : 25,682.10 = 6,040.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.40/25,682.10 = 6,040.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.40x = 25,682.10 × 6,040.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.40x = 155,135,293.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,135,293.26/17,121.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.90

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