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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.37, 25,736.34 and 6,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.37, 25,736.34 and 6,060.80 is: 9,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.37 : 25,736.34 = 6,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.37/25,736.34 = 6,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.37x = 25,736.34 × 6,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.37x = 155,982,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,982,809.47/17,155.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.36

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