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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.41, 25,767.82 and 6,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.41, 25,767.82 and 6,092.89 is: 9,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.41 : 25,767.82 = 6,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.41/25,767.82 = 6,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.41x = 25,767.82 × 6,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.41x = 157,000,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000,492.80/17,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.75

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