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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.51, 25,783.25 and 6,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.51, 25,783.25 and 6,099.53 is: 9,146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.51 : 25,783.25 = 6,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.51/25,783.25 = 6,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.51x = 25,783.25 × 6,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.51x = 157,265,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,265,726.80/17,194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.28

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