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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.94, 25,814.48 and 6,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.94, 25,814.48 and 6,113.70 is: 9,171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.94 : 25,814.48 = 6,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.94/25,814.48 = 6,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.94x = 25,814.48 × 6,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.94x = 157,821,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,821,986.38/17,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,171.46

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