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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.38, 25,730.13 and 6,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.38, 25,730.13 and 6,064.51 is: 9,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.38 : 25,730.13 = 6,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.38/25,730.13 = 6,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.38x = 25,730.13 × 6,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.38x = 156,040,630.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,040,630.69/17,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.85

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