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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.66, 25,768.20 and 6,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.66, 25,768.20 and 6,093.14 is: 9,137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.66 : 25,768.20 = 6,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.66/25,768.20 = 6,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.66x = 25,768.20 × 6,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.66x = 157,009,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,009,250.15/17,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.13

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