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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.17, 25,802.34 and 6,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.17, 25,802.34 and 6,108.73 is: 9,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.17 : 25,802.34 = 6,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.17/25,802.34 = 6,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.17x = 25,802.34 × 6,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.17x = 157,619,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,619,528.43/17,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.30

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