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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.65, 25,794.71 and 6,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.65, 25,794.71 and 6,099.72 is: 9,150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.65 : 25,794.71 = 6,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.65/25,794.71 = 6,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.65x = 25,794.71 × 6,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.65x = 157,340,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,340,477.98/17,194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.55

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