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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.90, 25,797.39 and 6,104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.90, 25,797.39 and 6,104.41 is: 9,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.90 : 25,797.39 = 6,104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.90/25,797.39 = 6,104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.90x = 25,797.39 × 6,104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.90x = 157,477,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,477,845.49/17,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.81

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