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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,128.98, 25,698.54 and 6,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,128.98, 25,698.54 and 6,036.48 is: 9,056.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,128.98 : 25,698.54 = 6,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,128.98/25,698.54 = 6,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,128.98x = 25,698.54 × 6,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,128.98x = 155,128,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,128,722.74/17,128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.51

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