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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.50, 25,692.32 and 6,031.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.50, 25,692.32 and 6,031.23 is: 9,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.50 : 25,692.32 = 6,031.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.50/25,692.32 = 6,031.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.50x = 25,692.32 × 6,031.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.50x = 154,956,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,956,291.15/17,126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.75

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