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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.34, 25,903.72 and 6,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.34, 25,903.72 and 6,020.12 is: 9,031.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.34 : 25,903.72 = 6,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.34/25,903.72 = 6,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.34x = 25,903.72 × 6,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.34x = 155,943,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,943,502.85/17,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.65

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