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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.62, 25,789.11 and 6,101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.62, 25,789.11 and 6,101.72 is: 9,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.62 : 25,789.11 = 6,101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.62/25,789.11 = 6,101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.62x = 25,789.11 × 6,101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.62x = 157,357,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,357,799.32/17,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.51

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