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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.67, 25,952.94 and 6,203.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.67, 25,952.94 and 6,203.43 is: 9,306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.67 : 25,952.94 = 6,203.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.67/25,952.94 = 6,203.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.67x = 25,952.94 × 6,203.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.67x = 160,997,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,997,246.58/17,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,306.38

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