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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,185.02, 25,774.28 and 6,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,185.02, 25,774.28 and 6,091.26 is: 9,135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,185.02 : 25,774.28 = 6,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,185.02/25,774.28 = 6,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,185.02x = 25,774.28 × 6,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,185.02x = 156,997,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,997,840.79/17,185.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.74

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