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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.73, 25,709.65 and 6,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.73, 25,709.65 and 6,050.86 is: 9,077.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.73 : 25,709.65 = 6,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.73/25,709.65 = 6,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.73x = 25,709.65 × 6,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.73x = 155,565,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565,413.40/17,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.36

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