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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.98, 25,811.52 and 6,111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.98, 25,811.52 and 6,111.74 is: 9,168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.98 : 25,811.52 = 6,111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.98/25,811.52 = 6,111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.98x = 25,811.52 × 6,111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.98x = 157,753,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,753,299.24/17,205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.52

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