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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.44, 25,694.60 and 6,041.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.44, 25,694.60 and 6,041.98 is: 9,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.44 : 25,694.60 = 6,041.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.44/25,694.60 = 6,041.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.44x = 25,694.60 × 6,041.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.44x = 155,246,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,246,164.86/17,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.18

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