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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.13, 25,729.76 and 6,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.13, 25,729.76 and 6,064.26 is: 9,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.13 : 25,729.76 = 6,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.13/25,729.76 = 6,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.13x = 25,729.76 × 6,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.13x = 156,031,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,031,954.38/17,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.47

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