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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.03, 25,726.56 and 6,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.03, 25,726.56 and 6,051.60 is: 9,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.03 : 25,726.56 = 6,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.03/25,726.56 = 6,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.03x = 25,726.56 × 6,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.03x = 155,686,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,686,850.50/17,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.41

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