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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.08, 25,714.63 and 6,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.08, 25,714.63 and 6,050.43 is: 9,075.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.08 : 25,714.63 = 6,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.08/25,714.63 = 6,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.08x = 25,714.63 × 6,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.08x = 155,584,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,584,576.35/17,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.65

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