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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.06, 25,797.96 and 6,102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.06, 25,797.96 and 6,102.73 is: 9,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.06 : 25,797.96 = 6,102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.06/25,797.96 = 6,102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.06x = 25,797.96 × 6,102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.06x = 157,437,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437,984.43/17,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.47

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