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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.90, 25,792.89 and 6,101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.90, 25,792.89 and 6,101.41 is: 9,152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.90 : 25,792.89 = 6,101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.90/25,792.89 = 6,101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.90x = 25,792.89 × 6,101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.90x = 157,372,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,372,996.97/17,194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.31

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