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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.24, 25,514.20 and 6,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.24, 25,514.20 and 6,189.60 is: 9,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.24 : 25,514.20 = 6,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.24/25,514.20 = 6,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.24x = 25,514.20 × 6,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.24x = 157,922,687.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,922,687.51/17,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,284.53

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