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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.31, 25,777.25 and 6,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.31, 25,777.25 and 6,094.36 is: 9,140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.31 : 25,777.25 = 6,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.31/25,777.25 = 6,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.31x = 25,777.25 × 6,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.31x = 157,095,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,095,841.31/17,187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.22

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