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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.50, 25,708.32 and 6,041.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.50, 25,708.32 and 6,041.91 is: 9,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.50 : 25,708.32 = 6,041.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.50/25,708.32 = 6,041.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.50x = 25,708.32 × 6,041.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.50x = 155,327,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,327,355.69/17,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.59

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