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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.48, 25,705.83 and 6,040.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.48, 25,705.83 and 6,040.22 is: 9,061.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.48 : 25,705.83 = 6,040.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.48/25,705.83 = 6,040.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.48x = 25,705.83 × 6,040.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.48x = 155,268,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,268,868.48/17,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.25

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