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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.62, 25,714.17 and 6,046.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.62, 25,714.17 and 6,046.05 is: 9,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.62 : 25,714.17 = 6,046.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.62/25,714.17 = 6,046.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.62x = 25,714.17 × 6,046.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.62x = 155,469,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,469,157.53/17,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.22

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