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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.44, 25,695.50 and 6,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.44, 25,695.50 and 6,035.24 is: 9,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.44 : 25,695.50 = 6,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.44/25,695.50 = 6,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.44x = 25,695.50 × 6,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.44x = 155,078,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,078,350.77/17,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.38

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