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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.60, 25,718.40 and 6,052.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.60, 25,718.40 and 6,052.65 is: 9,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.60 : 25,718.40 = 6,052.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.60/25,718.40 = 6,052.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.60x = 25,718.40 × 6,052.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.60x = 155,664,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,664,473.76/17,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.98

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