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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.89, 25,796.28 and 6,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.89, 25,796.28 and 6,099.31 is: 9,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.89 : 25,796.28 = 6,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.89/25,796.28 = 6,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.89x = 25,796.28 × 6,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.89x = 157,339,508.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,339,508.57/17,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.83

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