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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.73, 25,803.49 and 6,106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.73, 25,803.49 and 6,106.43 is: 9,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.73 : 25,803.49 = 6,106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.73/25,803.49 = 6,106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.73x = 25,803.49 × 6,106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.73x = 157,567,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,567,205.44/17,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.03

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