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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.04, 25,694.04 and 6,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.04, 25,694.04 and 6,040.52 is: 9,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.04 : 25,694.04 = 6,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.04/25,694.04 = 6,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.04x = 25,694.04 × 6,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.04x = 155,205,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,205,362.50/17,140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.13

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