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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.32, 25,938.88 and 6,194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.32, 25,938.88 and 6,194.02 is: 9,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.32 : 25,938.88 = 6,194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.32/25,938.88 = 6,194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.32x = 25,938.88 × 6,194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.32x = 160,665,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,665,941.50/17,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.25

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