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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.02, 25,769.79 and 6,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.02, 25,769.79 and 6,088.26 is: 9,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.02 : 25,769.79 = 6,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.02/25,769.79 = 6,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.02x = 25,769.79 × 6,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.02x = 156,893,181.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,893,181.67/17,182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.24

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