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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.21, 25,698.44 and 6,039.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.21, 25,698.44 and 6,039.11 is: 9,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.21 : 25,698.44 = 6,039.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.21/25,698.44 = 6,039.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.21x = 25,698.44 × 6,039.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.21x = 155,195,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,195,592.59/17,132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.70

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