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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.98, 25,781.57 and 6,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.98, 25,781.57 and 6,092.64 is: 9,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.98 : 25,781.57 = 6,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.98/25,781.57 = 6,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.98x = 25,781.57 × 6,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.98x = 157,077,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,077,824.64/17,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.41

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