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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.52, 25,804.64 and 6,112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.52, 25,804.64 and 6,112.40 is: 9,171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.52 : 25,804.64 = 6,112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.52/25,804.64 = 6,112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.52x = 25,804.64 × 6,112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.52x = 157,728,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,728,167.79/17,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.57

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