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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.43, 25,703.08 and 6,042.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.43, 25,703.08 and 6,042.53 is: 9,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.43 : 25,703.08 = 6,042.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.43/25,703.08 = 6,042.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.43x = 25,703.08 × 6,042.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.43x = 155,311,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,311,681.14/17,136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.25

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