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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.57, 25,689.78 and 6,036.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.57, 25,689.78 and 6,036.18 is: 9,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.57 : 25,689.78 = 6,036.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.57/25,689.78 = 6,036.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.57x = 25,689.78 × 6,036.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.57x = 155,068,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,068,136.24/17,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.89

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