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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.97, 25,683.35 and 6,035.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.97, 25,683.35 and 6,035.22 is: 9,048.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.97 : 25,683.35 = 6,035.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.97/25,683.35 = 6,035.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.97x = 25,683.35 × 6,035.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.97x = 155,004,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,004,637.41/17,129.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,048.74

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