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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.18, 25,778.26 and 6,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.18, 25,778.26 and 6,096.20 is: 9,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.18 : 25,778.26 = 6,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.18/25,778.26 = 6,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.18x = 25,778.26 × 6,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.18x = 157,149,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,149,477.82/17,191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.29

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