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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,130.15, 25,686.72 and 6,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,130.15, 25,686.72 and 6,033.96 is: 9,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130.15 : 25,686.72 = 6,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130.15/25,686.72 = 6,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130.15x = 25,686.72 × 6,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130.15x = 154,992,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,992,641.01/17,130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,047.94

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