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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.32, 25,927.08 and 6,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.32, 25,927.08 and 6,191.76 is: 9,287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.32 : 25,927.08 = 6,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.32/25,927.08 = 6,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.32x = 25,927.08 × 6,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.32x = 160,534,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,534,256.86/17,284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.85

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