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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.06, 25,722.66 and 6,051.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.06, 25,722.66 and 6,051.47 is: 9,077.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.06 : 25,722.66 = 6,051.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.06/25,722.66 = 6,051.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.06x = 25,722.66 × 6,051.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.06x = 155,659,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,659,905.31/17,147.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.94

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