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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.06, 25,725.84 and 6,058.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.06, 25,725.84 and 6,058.15 is: 9,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.06 : 25,725.84 = 6,058.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.06/25,725.84 = 6,058.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.06x = 25,725.84 × 6,058.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.06x = 155,850,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,850,910.56/17,154.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,085.37

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