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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.46, 25,730.97 and 6,057.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.46, 25,730.97 and 6,057.08 is: 9,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.46 : 25,730.97 = 6,057.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.46/25,730.97 = 6,057.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.46x = 25,730.97 × 6,057.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.46x = 155,854,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,488.89/17,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.42

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