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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.76, 25,718.66 and 6,053.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.76, 25,718.66 and 6,053.12 is: 9,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.76 : 25,718.66 = 6,053.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.76/25,718.66 = 6,053.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.76x = 25,718.66 × 6,053.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.76x = 155,678,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,678,135.22/17,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.69

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