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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.66, 25,696.89 and 6,033.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.66, 25,696.89 and 6,033.90 is: 9,052.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.66 : 25,696.89 = 6,033.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.66/25,696.89 = 6,033.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.66x = 25,696.89 × 6,033.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.66x = 155,052,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,052,464.57/17,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.75

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