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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.06, 25,779.87 and 6,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.06, 25,779.87 and 6,096.11 is: 9,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.06 : 25,779.87 = 6,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.06/25,779.87 = 6,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.06x = 25,779.87 × 6,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.06x = 157,156,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,156,923.31/17,189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.85

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