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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.84, 25,700.48 and 6,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.84, 25,700.48 and 6,041.92 is: 9,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.84 : 25,700.48 = 6,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.84/25,700.48 = 6,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.84x = 25,700.48 × 6,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.84x = 155,280,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,280,244.12/17,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.84

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