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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.03, 25,792.97 and 6,101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.03, 25,792.97 and 6,101.25 is: 9,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.03 : 25,792.97 = 6,101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.03/25,792.97 = 6,101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.03x = 25,792.97 × 6,101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.03x = 157,369,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,369,327.71/17,196.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.49

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