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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.73, 25,730.06 and 6,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.73, 25,730.06 and 6,063.46 is: 9,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.73 : 25,730.06 = 6,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.73/25,730.06 = 6,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.73x = 25,730.06 × 6,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.73x = 156,013,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,013,094.97/17,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.12

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