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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.57, 25,794.90 and 6,103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.57, 25,794.90 and 6,103.59 is: 9,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.57 : 25,794.90 = 6,103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.57/25,794.90 = 6,103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.57x = 25,794.90 × 6,103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.57x = 157,441,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,441,493.69/17,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.40

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