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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.15, 25,708.20 and 6,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.15, 25,708.20 and 6,047.77 is: 9,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.15 : 25,708.20 = 6,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.15/25,708.20 = 6,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.15x = 25,708.20 × 6,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.15x = 155,477,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,477,280.71/17,143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.35

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