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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.36, 25,706.04 and 6,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.36, 25,706.04 and 6,038.20 is: 9,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.36 : 25,706.04 = 6,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.36/25,706.04 = 6,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.36x = 25,706.04 × 6,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.36x = 155,218,210.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,218,210.73/17,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.30

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