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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.60, 25,943.54 and 6,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.60, 25,943.54 and 6,202.60 is: 9,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.60 : 25,943.54 = 6,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.60/25,943.54 = 6,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.60x = 25,943.54 × 6,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.60x = 160,917,401.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,917,401.20/17,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,302.87

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