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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.98, 25,733.97 and 6,056.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.98, 25,733.97 and 6,056.58 is: 9,084.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.98 : 25,733.97 = 6,056.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.98/25,733.97 = 6,056.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.98x = 25,733.97 × 6,056.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.98x = 155,859,848.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,859,848.02/17,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,084.87

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