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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.80, 25,810.20 and 6,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.80, 25,810.20 and 6,115.20 is: 9,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.80 : 25,810.20 = 6,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.80/25,810.20 = 6,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.80x = 25,810.20 × 6,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.80x = 157,834,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,834,535.04/17,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.80

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