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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.03, 25,795.96 and 6,103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.03, 25,795.96 and 6,103.25 is: 9,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.03 : 25,795.96 = 6,103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.03/25,795.96 = 6,103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.03x = 25,795.96 × 6,103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.03x = 157,439,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,439,192.87/17,198.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.49

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