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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.55, 25,700.36 and 6,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.55, 25,700.36 and 6,044.67 is: 9,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.55 : 25,700.36 = 6,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.55/25,700.36 = 6,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.55x = 25,700.36 × 6,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.55x = 155,350,164.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,350,164.86/17,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.08

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