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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136, 25,706.04 and 6,040.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136, 25,706.04 and 6,040.38 is: 9,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136 : 25,706.04 = 6,040.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136/25,706.04 = 6,040.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136x = 25,706.04 × 6,040.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136x = 155,274,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,274,249.90/17,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.29

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