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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.20, 25,723.80 and 6,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.20, 25,723.80 and 6,055.80 is: 9,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.20 : 25,723.80 = 6,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.20/25,723.80 = 6,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.20x = 25,723.80 × 6,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.20x = 155,778,188.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,778,188.04/17,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.70

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