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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.16, 25,727.28 and 6,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.16, 25,727.28 and 6,056.32 is: 9,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.16 : 25,727.28 = 6,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.16/25,727.28 = 6,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.16x = 25,727.28 × 6,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.16x = 155,812,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,812,640.41/17,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.67

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