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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.41, 25,784.61 and 6,100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.41, 25,784.61 and 6,100.44 is: 9,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.41 : 25,784.61 = 6,100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.41/25,784.61 = 6,100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.41x = 25,784.61 × 6,100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.41x = 157,297,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,297,466.23/17,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.64

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