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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.53, 25,806.57 and 6,105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.53, 25,806.57 and 6,105.10 is: 9,157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.53 : 25,806.57 = 6,105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.53/25,806.57 = 6,105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.53x = 25,806.57 × 6,105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.53x = 157,551,690.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,551,690.51/17,204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.57

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