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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,190.99, 25,777.98 and 6,096.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,190.99, 25,777.98 and 6,096.02 is: 9,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,190.99 : 25,777.98 = 6,096.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,190.99/25,777.98 = 6,096.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,190.99x = 25,777.98 × 6,096.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,190.99x = 157,142,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,142,952.75/17,190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.01

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