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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.17, 25,725.33 and 6,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.17, 25,725.33 and 6,061.30 is: 9,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.17 : 25,725.33 = 6,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.17/25,725.33 = 6,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.17x = 25,725.33 × 6,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.17x = 155,928,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,928,942.73/17,148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.04

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