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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.68, 25,710.20 and 6,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.68, 25,710.20 and 6,043.92 is: 9,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.68 : 25,710.20 = 6,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.68/25,710.20 = 6,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.68x = 25,710.20 × 6,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.68x = 155,390,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,390,391.98/17,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.18

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