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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.65, 25,704.45 and 6,045.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.65, 25,704.45 and 6,045.27 is: 9,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.65 : 25,704.45 = 6,045.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.65/25,704.45 = 6,045.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.65x = 25,704.45 × 6,045.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.65x = 155,390,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,390,340.45/17,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.60

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