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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.55, 25,708.19 and 6,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.55, 25,708.19 and 6,045.23 is: 9,065.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.55 : 25,708.19 = 6,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.55/25,708.19 = 6,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.55x = 25,708.19 × 6,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.55x = 155,411,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,411,955.48/17,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.33

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