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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.30, 25,804.33 and 6,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.30, 25,804.33 and 6,105.35 is: 9,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.30 : 25,804.33 = 6,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.30/25,804.33 = 6,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.30x = 25,804.33 × 6,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.30x = 157,544,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,544,515.41/17,201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.88

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