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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,134.98, 25,705.08 and 6,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,134.98, 25,705.08 and 6,039.72 is: 9,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,134.98 : 25,705.08 = 6,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,134.98/25,705.08 = 6,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,134.98x = 25,705.08 × 6,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,134.98x = 155,251,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,251,485.78/17,134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.50

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