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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.89, 25,799.39 and 6,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.89, 25,799.39 and 6,103.64 is: 9,156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.89 : 25,799.39 = 6,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.89/25,799.39 = 6,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.89x = 25,799.39 × 6,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.89x = 157,470,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,470,315.09/17,197.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.38

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