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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.59, 25,924.05 and 6,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.59, 25,924.05 and 6,189.62 is: 9,283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.59 : 25,924.05 = 6,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.59/25,924.05 = 6,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.59x = 25,924.05 × 6,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.59x = 160,459,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,459,888.74/17,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.41

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