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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.02, 25,778.79 and 6,094.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.02, 25,778.79 and 6,094.26 is: 9,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.02 : 25,778.79 = 6,094.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.02/25,778.79 = 6,094.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.02x = 25,778.79 × 6,094.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.02x = 157,102,648.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,102,648.75/17,188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.24

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