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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.67, 25,688.69 and 6,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.67, 25,688.69 and 6,031.75 is: 9,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.67 : 25,688.69 = 6,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.67/25,688.69 = 6,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.67x = 25,688.69 × 6,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.67x = 154,947,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,947,755.91/17,127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.63

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