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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.40, 25,787.64 and 6,097.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.40, 25,787.64 and 6,097.91 is: 9,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.40 : 25,787.64 = 6,097.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.40/25,787.64 = 6,097.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.40x = 25,787.64 × 6,097.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.40x = 157,250,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,250,707.83/17,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.06

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