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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.93, 25,693.25 and 6,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.93, 25,693.25 and 6,033.74 is: 9,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.93 : 25,693.25 = 6,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.93/25,693.25 = 6,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.93x = 25,693.25 × 6,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.93x = 155,026,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,026,410.08/17,125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.14

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