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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.71, 25,691.82 and 6,036.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.71, 25,691.82 and 6,036.70 is: 9,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.71 : 25,691.82 = 6,036.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.71/25,691.82 = 6,036.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.71x = 25,691.82 × 6,036.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.71x = 155,093,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,093,809.79/17,132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.50

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