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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.39, 25,936.65 and 6,193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.39, 25,936.65 and 6,193.47 is: 9,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.39 : 25,936.65 = 6,193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.39/25,936.65 = 6,193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.39x = 25,936.65 × 6,193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.39x = 160,637,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,637,863.68/17,289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.12

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