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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.36, 25,777.44 and 6,096.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.36, 25,777.44 and 6,096.96 is: 9,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.36 : 25,777.44 = 6,096.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.36/25,777.44 = 6,096.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.36x = 25,777.44 × 6,096.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.36x = 157,164,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,164,020.58/17,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.78

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