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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.66, 25,695.39 and 6,032.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.66, 25,695.39 and 6,032.90 is: 9,051.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.66 : 25,695.39 = 6,032.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.66/25,695.39 = 6,032.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.66x = 25,695.39 × 6,032.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.66x = 155,017,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,017,718.33/17,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.25

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