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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.68, 25,735.59 and 6,060.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.68, 25,735.59 and 6,060.11 is: 9,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.68 : 25,735.59 = 6,060.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.68/25,735.59 = 6,060.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.68x = 25,735.59 × 6,060.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.68x = 155,960,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,960,377.64/17,155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.89

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