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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.98, 25,944.50 and 6,206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.98, 25,944.50 and 6,206.42 is: 9,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.98 : 25,944.50 = 6,206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.98/25,944.50 = 6,206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.98x = 25,944.50 × 6,206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.98x = 161,022,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,022,302.94/17,299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,307.66

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