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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.76, 25,716.50 and 6,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.76, 25,716.50 and 6,049.24 is: 9,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.76 : 25,716.50 = 6,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.76/25,716.50 = 6,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.76x = 25,716.50 × 6,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.76x = 155,565,280.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565,280.46/17,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.22

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