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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.06, 25,694.04 and 6,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.06, 25,694.04 and 6,041.61 is: 9,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.06 : 25,694.04 = 6,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.06/25,694.04 = 6,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.06x = 25,694.04 × 6,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.06x = 155,233,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,233,369.00/17,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.63

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