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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.63, 25,702.49 and 6,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.63, 25,702.49 and 6,038.02 is: 9,057.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.63 : 25,702.49 = 6,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.63/25,702.49 = 6,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.63x = 25,702.49 × 6,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.63x = 155,192,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,192,148.67/17,133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.75

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