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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.94, 25,788.69 and 6,101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.94, 25,788.69 and 6,101.99 is: 9,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.94 : 25,788.69 = 6,101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.94/25,788.69 = 6,101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.94x = 25,788.69 × 6,101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.94x = 157,362,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,362,199.55/17,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.66

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