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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.70, 25,811.11 and 6,111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.70, 25,811.11 and 6,111.45 is: 9,168.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.70 : 25,811.11 = 6,111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.70/25,811.11 = 6,111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.70x = 25,811.11 × 6,111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.70x = 157,743,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,743,308.21/17,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.09

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