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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.92, 25,701.48 and 6,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.92, 25,701.48 and 6,038.88 is: 9,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.92 : 25,701.48 = 6,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.92/25,701.48 = 6,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.92x = 25,701.48 × 6,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.92x = 155,208,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,208,153.54/17,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.59

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