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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.97, 25,718.00 and 6,048.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.97, 25,718.00 and 6,048.36 is: 9,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.97 : 25,718.00 = 6,048.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.97/25,718.00 = 6,048.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.97x = 25,718.00 × 6,048.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.97x = 155,551,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,551,737.60/17,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.27

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