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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.74, 25,705.98 and 6,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.74, 25,705.98 and 6,042.24 is: 9,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.74 : 25,705.98 = 6,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.74/25,705.98 = 6,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.74x = 25,705.98 × 6,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.74x = 155,321,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,321,700.60/17,134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.72

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