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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.93, 25,707.45 and 6,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.93, 25,707.45 and 6,041.31 is: 9,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.93 : 25,707.45 = 6,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.93/25,707.45 = 6,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.93x = 25,707.45 × 6,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.93x = 155,306,674.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,306,674.76/17,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.69

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