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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.68, 25,694.69 and 6,041.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.68, 25,694.69 and 6,041.41 is: 9,063.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.68 : 25,694.69 = 6,041.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.68/25,694.69 = 6,041.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.68x = 25,694.69 × 6,041.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.68x = 155,232,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,232,062.67/17,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.23

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