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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.92, 25,592.04 and 6,119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.92, 25,592.04 and 6,119.92 is: 9,178.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.92 : 25,592.04 = 6,119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.92/25,592.04 = 6,119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.92x = 25,592.04 × 6,119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.92x = 156,621,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,621,237.44/17,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.50

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