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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.51, 25,718.33 and 6,046.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.51, 25,718.33 and 6,046.17 is: 9,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.51 : 25,718.33 = 6,046.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.51/25,718.33 = 6,046.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.51x = 25,718.33 × 6,046.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.51x = 155,497,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,497,395.30/17,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.28

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