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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.15, 25,711.20 and 6,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.15, 25,711.20 and 6,049.77 is: 9,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.15 : 25,711.20 = 6,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.15/25,711.20 = 6,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.15x = 25,711.20 × 6,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.15x = 155,546,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,546,846.42/17,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.35

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