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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.92, 25,619.04 and 6,137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.92, 25,619.04 and 6,137.92 is: 9,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.92 : 25,619.04 = 6,137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.92/25,619.04 = 6,137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.92x = 25,619.04 × 6,137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.92x = 157,247,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247,618.00/17,081.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.50

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