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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.74, 25,712.64 and 6,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.74, 25,712.64 and 6,052.86 is: 9,080.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.74 : 25,712.64 = 6,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.74/25,712.64 = 6,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.74x = 25,712.64 × 6,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.74x = 155,635,010.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,635,010.15/17,139.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,080.36

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