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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.74, 25,693.67 and 6,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.74, 25,693.67 and 6,032.14 is: 9,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.74 : 25,693.67 = 6,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.74/25,693.67 = 6,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.74x = 25,693.67 × 6,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.74x = 154,987,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,987,765.40/17,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.93

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