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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.44, 25,705.43 and 6,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.44, 25,705.43 and 6,043.23 is: 9,065.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.44 : 25,705.43 = 6,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.44/25,705.43 = 6,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.44x = 25,705.43 × 6,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.44x = 155,343,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,343,873.48/17,136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.12

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