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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.40, 25,773.82 and 6,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.40, 25,773.82 and 6,096.88 is: 9,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.40 : 25,773.82 = 6,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.40/25,773.82 = 6,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.40x = 25,773.82 × 6,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.40x = 157,139,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,139,887.68/17,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.74

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