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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.36, 25,707.58 and 6,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.36, 25,707.58 and 6,049.49 is: 9,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.36 : 25,707.58 = 6,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.36/25,707.58 = 6,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.36x = 25,707.58 × 6,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.36x = 155,517,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,517,604.47/17,136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.30

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