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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.98, 25,736.97 and 6,058.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.98, 25,736.97 and 6,058.58 is: 9,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.98 : 25,736.97 = 6,058.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.98/25,736.97 = 6,058.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.98x = 25,736.97 × 6,058.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.98x = 155,929,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,929,491.70/17,157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.87

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