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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.88, 25,779.50 and 6,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.88, 25,779.50 and 6,089.40 is: 9,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.88 : 25,779.50 = 6,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.88/25,779.50 = 6,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.88x = 25,779.50 × 6,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.88x = 156,981,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,981,687.30/17,184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.87

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