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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.34, 25,894.71 and 6,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.34, 25,894.71 and 6,014.12 is: 9,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.34 : 25,894.71 = 6,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.34/25,894.71 = 6,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.34x = 25,894.71 × 6,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.34x = 155,733,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,733,763.83/17,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.64

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