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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.40, 25,723.16 and 6,051.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.40, 25,723.16 and 6,051.79 is: 9,078.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.40 : 25,723.16 = 6,051.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.40/25,723.16 = 6,051.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.40x = 25,723.16 × 6,051.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.40x = 155,671,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,671,162.46/17,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.41

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