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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.21, 25,699.94 and 6,040.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.21, 25,699.94 and 6,040.11 is: 9,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.21 : 25,699.94 = 6,040.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.21/25,699.94 = 6,040.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.21x = 25,699.94 × 6,040.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.21x = 155,230,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,230,464.59/17,133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.21

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