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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.28, 25,938.84 and 6,199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.28, 25,938.84 and 6,199.73 is: 9,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.28 : 25,938.84 = 6,199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.28/25,938.84 = 6,199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.28x = 25,938.84 × 6,199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.28x = 160,813,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,813,804.51/17,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.75

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