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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.50, 25,699.31 and 6,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.50, 25,699.31 and 6,035.90 is: 9,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.50 : 25,699.31 = 6,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.50/25,699.31 = 6,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.50x = 25,699.31 × 6,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.50x = 155,118,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,118,306.55/17,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,054.57

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