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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.52, 25,720.34 and 6,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.52, 25,720.34 and 6,049.92 is: 9,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.52 : 25,720.34 = 6,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.52/25,720.34 = 6,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.52x = 25,720.34 × 6,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.52x = 155,605,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,605,999.37/17,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.61

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