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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153, 25,731.52 and 6,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153, 25,731.52 and 6,057.34 is: 9,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153 : 25,731.52 = 6,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153/25,731.52 = 6,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153x = 25,731.52 × 6,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153x = 155,864,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,864,565.36/17,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.72

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