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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.27, 25,721.46 and 6,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.27, 25,721.46 and 6,050.67 is: 9,076.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.27 : 25,721.46 = 6,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.27/25,721.46 = 6,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.27x = 25,721.46 × 6,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.27x = 155,632,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,632,066.38/17,146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.73

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