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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.39, 25,793.52 and 6,101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.39, 25,793.52 and 6,101.63 is: 9,152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.39 : 25,793.52 = 6,101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.39/25,793.52 = 6,101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.39x = 25,793.52 × 6,101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.39x = 157,382,386.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,382,386.47/17,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.06

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