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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.77, 25,723.71 and 6,052.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.77, 25,723.71 and 6,052.17 is: 9,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.77 : 25,723.71 = 6,052.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.77/25,723.71 = 6,052.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.77x = 25,723.71 × 6,052.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.77x = 155,684,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,684,265.95/17,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,078.98

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