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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.54, 25,780.30 and 6,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.54, 25,780.30 and 6,097.56 is: 9,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.54 : 25,780.30 = 6,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.54/25,780.30 = 6,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.54x = 25,780.30 × 6,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.54x = 157,196,976.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,196,976.31/17,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.33

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