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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.59, 25,688.27 and 6,030.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.59, 25,688.27 and 6,030.95 is: 9,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.59 : 25,688.27 = 6,030.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.59/25,688.27 = 6,030.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.59x = 25,688.27 × 6,030.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.59x = 154,924,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,924,751.25/17,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.39

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