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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.95, 25,729.29 and 6,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.95, 25,729.29 and 6,061.17 is: 9,090.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.95 : 25,729.29 = 6,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.95/25,729.29 = 6,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.95x = 25,729.29 × 6,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.95x = 155,949,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,949,600.67/17,155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.12

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