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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.94, 25,778.19 and 6,094.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.94, 25,778.19 and 6,094.99 is: 9,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.94 : 25,778.19 = 6,094.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.94/25,778.19 = 6,094.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.94x = 25,778.19 × 6,094.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.94x = 157,117,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,117,681.38/17,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.16

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