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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.27, 25,741.46 and 6,066.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.27, 25,741.46 and 6,066.05 is: 9,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.27 : 25,741.46 = 6,066.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.27/25,741.46 = 6,066.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.27x = 25,741.46 × 6,066.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.27x = 156,148,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,148,869.89/17,159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.97

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