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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.86, 25,729.38 and 6,059.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.86, 25,729.38 and 6,059.73 is: 9,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.86 : 25,729.38 = 6,059.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.86/25,729.38 = 6,059.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.86x = 25,729.38 × 6,059.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.86x = 155,913,095.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,913,095.87/17,152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.63

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