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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.13, 25,721.25 and 6,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.13, 25,721.25 and 6,058.20 is: 9,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.13 : 25,721.25 = 6,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.13/25,721.25 = 6,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.13x = 25,721.25 × 6,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.13x = 155,824,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,824,476.75/17,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.32

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