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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.47, 25,701.89 and 6,039.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.47, 25,701.89 and 6,039.09 is: 9,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.47 : 25,701.89 = 6,039.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.47/25,701.89 = 6,039.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.47x = 25,701.89 × 6,039.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.47x = 155,215,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,215,996.68/17,134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.70

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