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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.74, 25,707.48 and 6,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.74, 25,707.48 and 6,043.24 is: 9,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.74 : 25,707.48 = 6,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.74/25,707.48 = 6,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.74x = 25,707.48 × 6,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.74x = 155,356,471.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,356,471.44/17,135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.22

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