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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.81, 25,788.66 and 6,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.81, 25,788.66 and 6,104.25 is: 9,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.81 : 25,788.66 = 6,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.81/25,788.66 = 6,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.81x = 25,788.66 × 6,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.81x = 157,420,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,420,427.81/17,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.52

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