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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.77, 25,722.21 and 6,051.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.77, 25,722.21 and 6,051.17 is: 9,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.77 : 25,722.21 = 6,051.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.77/25,722.21 = 6,051.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.77x = 25,722.21 × 6,051.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.77x = 155,649,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,649,465.49/17,146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.48

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