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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.24, 25,771.90 and 6,088.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.24, 25,771.90 and 6,088.04 is: 9,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.24 : 25,771.90 = 6,088.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.24/25,771.90 = 6,088.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.24x = 25,771.90 × 6,088.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.24x = 156,900,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,900,358.08/17,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,132.07

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