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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.49, 25,795.82 and 6,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.49, 25,795.82 and 6,099.59 is: 9,150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.49 : 25,795.82 = 6,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.49/25,795.82 = 6,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.49x = 25,795.82 × 6,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.49x = 157,343,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,343,766.24/17,195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.29

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