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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.54, 25,809.56 and 6,107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.54, 25,809.56 and 6,107.10 is: 9,160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.54 : 25,809.56 = 6,107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.54/25,809.56 = 6,107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.54x = 25,809.56 × 6,107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.54x = 157,621,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,621,563.88/17,206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.56

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