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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.41, 25,783.11 and 6,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.41, 25,783.11 and 6,099.44 is: 9,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.41 : 25,783.11 = 6,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.41/25,783.11 = 6,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.41x = 25,783.11 × 6,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.41x = 157,262,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,262,403.54/17,194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.14

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