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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.10, 25,932.36 and 6,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.10, 25,932.36 and 6,041.09 is: 9,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.10 : 25,932.36 = 6,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.10/25,932.36 = 6,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.10x = 25,932.36 × 6,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.10x = 156,659,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,659,591.01/17,284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.80

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