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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,136.97, 25,705.76 and 6,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,136.97, 25,705.76 and 6,043.41 is: 9,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,136.97 : 25,705.76 = 6,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,136.97/25,705.76 = 6,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,136.97x = 25,705.76 × 6,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,136.97x = 155,350,416.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,350,416.82/17,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.22

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