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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.89, 25,716.11 and 6,053.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.89, 25,716.11 and 6,053.93 is: 9,075.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.89 : 25,716.11 = 6,053.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.89/25,716.11 = 6,053.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.89x = 25,716.11 × 6,053.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.89x = 155,683,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,683,370.96/17,154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.16

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