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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.39, 25,713.86 and 6,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.39, 25,713.86 and 6,052.43 is: 9,072.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.39 : 25,713.86 = 6,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.39/25,713.86 = 6,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.39x = 25,713.86 × 6,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.39x = 155,631,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,631,178.85/17,153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.91

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