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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.19, 25,990.78 and 6,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.19, 25,990.78 and 6,091.35 is: 9,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.19 : 25,990.78 = 6,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.19/25,990.78 = 6,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.19x = 25,990.78 × 6,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.19x = 158,318,937.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,318,937.75/17,327.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.02

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