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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.22, 25,725.42 and 6,055.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.22, 25,725.42 and 6,055.65 is: 9,083.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.22 : 25,725.42 = 6,055.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.22/25,725.42 = 6,055.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.22x = 25,725.42 × 6,055.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.22x = 155,784,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,784,139.62/17,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.51

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