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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.02, 25,687.67 and 6,029.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.02, 25,687.67 and 6,029.17 is: 9,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.02 : 25,687.67 = 6,029.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.02/25,687.67 = 6,029.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.02x = 25,687.67 × 6,029.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.02x = 154,875,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,875,234.97/17,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.80

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