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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.73, 25,768.29 and 6,093.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.73, 25,768.29 and 6,093.21 is: 9,137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.73 : 25,768.29 = 6,093.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.73/25,768.29 = 6,093.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.73x = 25,768.29 × 6,093.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.73x = 157,011,602.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,011,602.31/17,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.22

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