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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.22, 25,769.04 and 6,093.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.22, 25,769.04 and 6,093.70 is: 9,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.22 : 25,769.04 = 6,093.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.22/25,769.04 = 6,093.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.22x = 25,769.04 × 6,093.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.22x = 157,028,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,028,799.05/17,184.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.96

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