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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.40, 25,944.08 and 6,197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.40, 25,944.08 and 6,197.96 is: 9,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.40 : 25,944.08 = 6,197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.40/25,944.08 = 6,197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.40x = 25,944.08 × 6,197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.40x = 160,800,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,370.08/17,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.98

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