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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.54, 25,711.18 and 6,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.54, 25,711.18 and 6,047.24 is: 9,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.54 : 25,711.18 = 6,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.54/25,711.18 = 6,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.54x = 25,711.18 × 6,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.54x = 155,481,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,481,676.14/17,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.35

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