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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.13, 25,730.19 and 6,057.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.13, 25,730.19 and 6,057.45 is: 9,087.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.13 : 25,730.19 = 6,057.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.13/25,730.19 = 6,057.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.13x = 25,730.19 × 6,057.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.13x = 155,859,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859,339.42/17,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.94

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