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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.06, 25,719.66 and 6,049.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.06, 25,719.66 and 6,049.47 is: 9,074.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.06 : 25,719.66 = 6,049.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.06/25,719.66 = 6,049.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.06x = 25,719.66 × 6,049.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.06x = 155,590,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,590,311.58/17,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.94

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