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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.92, 25,732.47 and 6,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.92, 25,732.47 and 6,066.06 is: 9,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.92 : 25,732.47 = 6,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.92/25,732.47 = 6,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.92x = 25,732.47 × 6,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.92x = 156,094,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,094,706.97/17,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.18

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