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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.16, 25,791.46 and 6,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.16, 25,791.46 and 6,108.64 is: 9,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.16 : 25,791.46 = 6,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.16/25,791.46 = 6,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.16x = 25,791.46 × 6,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.16x = 157,550,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,550,744.21/17,199.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.37

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