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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.71, 25,726.63 and 6,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.71, 25,726.63 and 6,054.13 is: 9,081.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.71 : 25,726.63 = 6,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.71/25,726.63 = 6,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.71x = 25,726.63 × 6,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.71x = 155,752,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,752,362.48/17,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,081.92

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