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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.67, 25,687.20 and 6,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.67, 25,687.20 and 6,030.75 is: 9,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.67 : 25,687.20 = 6,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.67/25,687.20 = 6,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.67x = 25,687.20 × 6,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.67x = 154,912,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,912,922.81/17,126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.13

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