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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.99, 25,697.05 and 6,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.99, 25,697.05 and 6,034.39 is: 9,052.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.99 : 25,697.05 = 6,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.99/25,697.05 = 6,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.99x = 25,697.05 × 6,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.99x = 155,065,942.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065,942.22/17,129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.31

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