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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.57, 25,691.28 and 6,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.57, 25,691.28 and 6,037.18 is: 9,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.57 : 25,691.28 = 6,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.57/25,691.28 = 6,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.57x = 25,691.28 × 6,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.57x = 155,102,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,102,881.79/17,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.39

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