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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.52, 25,738.36 and 6,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.52, 25,738.36 and 6,061.94 is: 9,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.52 : 25,738.36 = 6,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.52/25,738.36 = 6,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.52x = 25,738.36 × 6,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.52x = 156,024,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,024,250.17/17,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.64

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