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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.04, 25,707.84 and 6,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.04, 25,707.84 and 6,047.36 is: 9,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.04 : 25,707.84 = 6,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.04/25,707.84 = 6,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.04x = 25,707.84 × 6,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.04x = 155,464,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,464,563.30/17,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.67

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