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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.48, 25,774.92 and 6,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.48, 25,774.92 and 6,091.76 is: 9,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.48 : 25,774.92 = 6,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.48/25,774.92 = 6,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.48x = 25,774.92 × 6,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.48x = 157,014,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,014,626.66/17,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.94

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