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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,138.82, 25,708.44 and 6,045.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,138.82, 25,708.44 and 6,045.81 is: 9,068.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,138.82 : 25,708.44 = 6,045.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,138.82/25,708.44 = 6,045.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,138.82x = 25,708.44 × 6,045.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,138.82x = 155,428,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,428,343.64/17,138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.79

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