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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.63, 25,779.07 and 6,089.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.63, 25,779.07 and 6,089.05 is: 9,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.63 : 25,779.07 = 6,089.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.63/25,779.07 = 6,089.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.63x = 25,779.07 × 6,089.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.63x = 156,969,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,969,917.29/17,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.32

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