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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.48, 25,731.80 and 6,059.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.48, 25,731.80 and 6,059.90 is: 9,089.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.48 : 25,731.80 = 6,059.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.48/25,731.80 = 6,059.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.48x = 25,731.80 × 6,059.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.48x = 155,932,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,932,134.82/17,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.88

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