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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.38, 25,728.63 and 6,063.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.38, 25,728.63 and 6,063.51 is: 9,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.38 : 25,728.63 = 6,063.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.38/25,728.63 = 6,063.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.38x = 25,728.63 × 6,063.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.38x = 156,005,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,005,676.65/17,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,096.34

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