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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.47, 25,703.39 and 6,040.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.47, 25,703.39 and 6,040.09 is: 9,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.47 : 25,703.39 = 6,040.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.47/25,703.39 = 6,040.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.47x = 25,703.39 × 6,040.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.47x = 155,250,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,250,788.91/17,135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,060.20

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