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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.93, 25,702.56 and 6,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.93, 25,702.56 and 6,046.66 is: 9,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.93 : 25,702.56 = 6,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.93/25,702.56 = 6,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.93x = 25,702.56 × 6,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.93x = 155,414,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,414,577.19/17,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.11

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