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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.56, 25,712.67 and 6,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.56, 25,712.67 and 6,048.24 is: 9,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.56 : 25,712.67 = 6,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.56/25,712.67 = 6,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.56x = 25,712.67 × 6,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.56x = 155,516,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516,399.20/17,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.83

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