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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.64, 25,790.20 and 6,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.64, 25,790.20 and 6,096.72 is: 9,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.64 : 25,790.20 = 6,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.64/25,790.20 = 6,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.64x = 25,790.20 × 6,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.64x = 157,235,564.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,235,564.55/17,191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.05

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