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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.93, 25,702.95 and 6,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.93, 25,702.95 and 6,038.32 is: 9,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.93 : 25,702.95 = 6,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.93/25,702.95 = 6,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.93x = 25,702.95 × 6,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.93x = 155,202,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,202,664.96/17,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.21

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