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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.70, 25,806.61 and 6,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.70, 25,806.61 and 6,108.46 is: 9,163.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.70 : 25,806.61 = 6,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.70/25,806.61 = 6,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.70x = 25,806.61 × 6,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.70x = 157,638,644.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,638,644.92/17,202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.60

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