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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.71, 25,690.32 and 6,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.71, 25,690.32 and 6,035.70 is: 9,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.71 : 25,690.32 = 6,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.71/25,690.32 = 6,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.71x = 25,690.32 × 6,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.71x = 155,059,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,059,064.42/17,131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.00

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