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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.63, 25,700.99 and 6,037.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.63, 25,700.99 and 6,037.02 is: 9,056.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.63 : 25,700.99 = 6,037.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.63/25,700.99 = 6,037.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.63x = 25,700.99 × 6,037.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.63x = 155,157,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,157,360.46/17,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.25

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