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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.58, 25,705.19 and 6,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.58, 25,705.19 and 6,047.16 is: 9,065.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.58 : 25,705.19 = 6,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.58/25,705.19 = 6,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.58x = 25,705.19 × 6,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.58x = 155,443,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,443,366.52/17,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.03

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