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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.66, 25,769.70 and 6,094.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.66, 25,769.70 and 6,094.14 is: 9,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.66 : 25,769.70 = 6,094.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.66/25,769.70 = 6,094.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.66x = 25,769.70 × 6,094.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.66x = 157,044,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,044,159.56/17,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.62

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