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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.06, 25,730.34 and 6,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.06, 25,730.34 and 6,061.15 is: 9,089.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.06 : 25,730.34 = 6,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.06/25,730.34 = 6,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.06x = 25,730.34 × 6,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.06x = 155,955,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,955,450.29/17,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.87

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