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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.98, 25,778.57 and 6,090.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.98, 25,778.57 and 6,090.64 is: 9,137.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.98 : 25,778.57 = 6,090.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.98/25,778.57 = 6,090.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.98x = 25,778.57 × 6,090.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.98x = 157,007,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,007,894.69/17,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.41

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