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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.92, 25,705.98 and 6,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.92, 25,705.98 and 6,041.88 is: 9,064.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.92 : 25,705.98 = 6,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.92/25,705.98 = 6,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.92x = 25,705.98 × 6,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.92x = 155,312,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,312,446.44/17,134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.09

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