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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.96, 25,719.28 and 6,052.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.96, 25,719.28 and 6,052.44 is: 9,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.96 : 25,719.28 = 6,052.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.96/25,719.28 = 6,052.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.96x = 25,719.28 × 6,052.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.96x = 155,664,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,664,399.04/17,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.78

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