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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.66, 25,766.70 and 6,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.66, 25,766.70 and 6,092.14 is: 9,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.66 : 25,766.70 = 6,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.66/25,766.70 = 6,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.66x = 25,766.70 × 6,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.66x = 156,974,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,974,343.74/17,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.63

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