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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.40, 25,722.08 and 6,047.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.40, 25,722.08 and 6,047.15 is: 9,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.40 : 25,722.08 = 6,047.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.40/25,722.08 = 6,047.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.40x = 25,722.08 × 6,047.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.40x = 155,545,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,545,117.23/17,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.77

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