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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.92, 25,702.98 and 6,039.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.92, 25,702.98 and 6,039.88 is: 9,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.92 : 25,702.98 = 6,039.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.92/25,702.98 = 6,039.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.92x = 25,702.98 × 6,039.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.92x = 155,242,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,242,914.84/17,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.09

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