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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.62, 25,796.14 and 6,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.62, 25,796.14 and 6,112.85 is: 9,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.62 : 25,796.14 = 6,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.62/25,796.14 = 6,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.62x = 25,796.14 × 6,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.62x = 157,687,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,687,790.14/17,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.84

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