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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.54, 25,712.68 and 6,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.54, 25,712.68 and 6,048.24 is: 9,069.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.54 : 25,712.68 = 6,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.54/25,712.68 = 6,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.54x = 25,712.68 × 6,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.54x = 155,516,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516,459.68/17,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.84

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