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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.94, 25,803.22 and 6,100.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.94, 25,803.22 and 6,100.90 is: 9,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.94 : 25,803.22 = 6,100.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.94/25,803.22 = 6,100.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.94x = 25,803.22 × 6,100.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.94x = 157,422,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,422,864.90/17,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.46

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