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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.30, 25,697.07 and 6,037.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.30, 25,697.07 and 6,037.38 is: 9,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.30 : 25,697.07 = 6,037.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.30/25,697.07 = 6,037.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.30x = 25,697.07 × 6,037.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.30x = 155,142,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,142,976.48/17,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.06

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