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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.68, 25,698.20 and 6,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.68, 25,698.20 and 6,035.92 is: 9,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.68 : 25,698.20 = 6,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.68/25,698.20 = 6,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.68x = 25,698.20 × 6,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.68x = 155,112,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,112,279.34/17,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.18

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