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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.83, 25,685.78 and 6,029.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.83, 25,685.78 and 6,029.91 is: 9,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.83 : 25,685.78 = 6,029.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.83/25,685.78 = 6,029.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.83x = 25,685.78 × 6,029.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.83x = 154,882,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,882,911.53/17,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.82

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