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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.45, 25,709.94 and 6,046.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.45, 25,709.94 and 6,046.23 is: 9,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.45 : 25,709.94 = 6,046.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.45/25,709.94 = 6,046.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.45x = 25,709.94 × 6,046.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.45x = 155,448,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,448,210.53/17,139.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.61

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