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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.27, 25,719.96 and 6,049.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.27, 25,719.96 and 6,049.67 is: 9,075.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.27 : 25,719.96 = 6,049.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.27/25,719.96 = 6,049.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.27x = 25,719.96 × 6,049.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.27x = 155,597,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,597,141.81/17,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.22

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