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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.19, 25,989.28 and 6,090.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.19, 25,989.28 and 6,090.35 is: 9,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.19 : 25,989.28 = 6,090.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.19/25,989.28 = 6,090.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.19x = 25,989.28 × 6,090.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.19x = 158,283,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,283,700.53/17,326.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,135.52

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