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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.96, 25,929.90 and 6,189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.96, 25,929.90 and 6,189.38 is: 9,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.96 : 25,929.90 = 6,189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.96/25,929.90 = 6,189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.96x = 25,929.90 × 6,189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.96x = 160,490,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,490,004.46/17,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,286.03

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