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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.68, 25,940.88 and 6,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.68, 25,940.88 and 6,201.36 is: 9,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.68 : 25,940.88 = 6,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.68/25,940.88 = 6,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.68x = 25,940.88 × 6,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.68x = 160,868,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,868,735.60/17,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.17

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