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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.26, 25,729.94 and 6,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.26, 25,729.94 and 6,064.38 is: 9,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.26 : 25,729.94 = 6,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.26/25,729.94 = 6,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.26x = 25,729.94 × 6,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.26x = 156,036,148.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036,148.70/17,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.65

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