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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.48, 25,940.61 and 6,197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.48, 25,940.61 and 6,197.64 is: 9,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.48 : 25,940.61 = 6,197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.48/25,940.61 = 6,197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.48x = 25,940.61 × 6,197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.48x = 160,770,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,770,562.16/17,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.14

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