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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.52, 25,790.72 and 6,099.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.52, 25,790.72 and 6,099.75 is: 9,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.52 : 25,790.72 = 6,099.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.52/25,790.72 = 6,099.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.52x = 25,790.72 × 6,099.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.52x = 157,316,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,316,913.82/17,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.25

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