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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.76, 25,730.70 and 6,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.76, 25,730.70 and 6,064.88 is: 9,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.76 : 25,730.70 = 6,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.76/25,730.70 = 6,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.76x = 25,730.70 × 6,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.76x = 156,053,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,053,577.49/17,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.40

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