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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.81, 25,933.86 and 6,196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.81, 25,933.86 and 6,196.32 is: 9,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.81 : 25,933.86 = 6,196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.81/25,933.86 = 6,196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.81x = 25,933.86 × 6,196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.81x = 160,694,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,694,495.40/17,289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.17

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