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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.69, 25,686.18 and 6,027.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.69, 25,686.18 and 6,027.93 is: 9,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.69 : 25,686.18 = 6,027.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.69/25,686.18 = 6,027.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.69x = 25,686.18 × 6,027.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.69x = 154,834,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,834,495.01/17,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.18

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