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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.72, 25,727.07 and 6,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.72, 25,727.07 and 6,060.77 is: 9,089.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.72 : 25,727.07 = 6,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.72/25,727.07 = 6,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.72x = 25,727.07 × 6,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.72x = 155,925,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,925,725.41/17,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.91

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