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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.93, 25,932.14 and 6,040.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.93, 25,932.14 and 6,040.92 is: 9,063.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.93 : 25,932.14 = 6,040.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.93/25,932.14 = 6,040.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.93x = 25,932.14 × 6,040.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.93x = 156,654,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,654,072.86/17,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.57

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