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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.74, 25,710.48 and 6,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.74, 25,710.48 and 6,045.24 is: 9,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.74 : 25,710.48 = 6,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.74/25,710.48 = 6,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.74x = 25,710.48 × 6,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.74x = 155,426,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,426,022.12/17,137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.23

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