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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.89, 25,713.94 and 6,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.89, 25,713.94 and 6,049.07 is: 9,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.89 : 25,713.94 = 6,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.89/25,713.94 = 6,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.89x = 25,713.94 × 6,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.89x = 155,545,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,545,264.22/17,139.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.04

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