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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.40, 25,714.45 and 6,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.40, 25,714.45 and 6,047.18 is: 9,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.40 : 25,714.45 = 6,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.40/25,714.45 = 6,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.40x = 25,714.45 × 6,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.40x = 155,499,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,499,883.17/17,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.13

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