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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.97, 25,727.19 and 6,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.97, 25,727.19 and 6,059.06 is: 9,086.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.97 : 25,727.19 = 6,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.97/25,727.19 = 6,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.97x = 25,727.19 × 6,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.97x = 155,882,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,882,587.84/17,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.73

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