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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,185.41, 25,770.82 and 6,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,185.41, 25,770.82 and 6,094.89 is: 9,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,185.41 : 25,770.82 = 6,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,185.41/25,770.82 = 6,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,185.41x = 25,770.82 × 6,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,185.41x = 157,070,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,070,313.11/17,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.75

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