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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.18, 25,729.84 and 6,064.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.18, 25,729.84 and 6,064.30 is: 9,097.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.18 : 25,729.84 = 6,064.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.18/25,729.84 = 6,064.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.18x = 25,729.84 × 6,064.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.18x = 156,033,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,033,468.71/17,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.54

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