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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.73, 25,766.80 and 6,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.73, 25,766.80 and 6,092.21 is: 9,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.73 : 25,766.80 = 6,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.73/25,766.80 = 6,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.73x = 25,766.80 × 6,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.73x = 156,976,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,976,597.33/17,182.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.72

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