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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.91, 25,783.86 and 6,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.91, 25,783.86 and 6,099.94 is: 9,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.91 : 25,783.86 = 6,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.91/25,783.86 = 6,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.91x = 25,783.86 × 6,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.91x = 157,279,870.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,279,870.05/17,194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.89

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