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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,130.92, 25,699.54 and 6,037.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,130.92, 25,699.54 and 6,037.98 is: 9,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130.92 : 25,699.54 = 6,037.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130.92/25,699.54 = 6,037.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130.92x = 25,699.54 × 6,037.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130.92x = 155,173,308.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,173,308.53/17,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.08

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