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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.76, 25,720.16 and 6,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.76, 25,720.16 and 6,054.12 is: 9,081.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.76 : 25,720.16 = 6,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.76/25,720.16 = 6,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.76x = 25,720.16 × 6,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.76x = 155,712,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,712,935.06/17,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.19

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