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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.86, 25,726.38 and 6,057.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.86, 25,726.38 and 6,057.73 is: 9,086.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.86 : 25,726.38 = 6,057.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.86/25,726.38 = 6,057.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.86x = 25,726.38 × 6,057.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.86x = 155,843,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,843,463.92/17,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.63

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