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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.17, 25,728.33 and 6,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.17, 25,728.33 and 6,063.31 is: 9,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.17 : 25,728.33 = 6,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.17/25,728.33 = 6,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.17x = 25,728.33 × 6,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.17x = 155,998,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,998,840.57/17,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.05

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