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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.19, 25,728.49 and 6,051.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.19, 25,728.49 and 6,051.09 is: 9,076.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.19 : 25,728.49 = 6,051.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.19/25,728.49 = 6,051.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.19x = 25,728.49 × 6,051.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.19x = 155,685,408.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,685,408.55/17,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.71

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