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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.59, 25,703.11 and 6,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.59, 25,703.11 and 6,043.67 is: 9,066.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.59 : 25,703.11 = 6,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.59/25,703.11 = 6,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.59x = 25,703.11 × 6,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.59x = 155,341,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,341,084.60/17,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.46

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