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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.17, 25,799.34 and 6,106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.17, 25,799.34 and 6,106.73 is: 9,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.17 : 25,799.34 = 6,106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.17/25,799.34 = 6,106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.17x = 25,799.34 × 6,106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.17x = 157,549,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,549,533.28/17,199.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.30

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