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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.15, 25,790.95 and 6,097.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.15, 25,790.95 and 6,097.22 is: 9,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.15 : 25,790.95 = 6,097.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.15/25,790.95 = 6,097.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.15x = 25,790.95 × 6,097.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.15x = 157,253,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,253,096.16/17,192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.80

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