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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.85, 25,787.16 and 6,095.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.85, 25,787.16 and 6,095.86 is: 9,143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.85 : 25,787.16 = 6,095.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.85/25,787.16 = 6,095.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.85x = 25,787.16 × 6,095.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.85x = 157,194,852.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,194,852.69/17,191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.57

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