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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.97, 25,707.26 and 6,044.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.97, 25,707.26 and 6,044.41 is: 9,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.97 : 25,707.26 = 6,044.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.97/25,707.26 = 6,044.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.97x = 25,707.26 × 6,044.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.97x = 155,385,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,385,219.42/17,137.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.72

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