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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.84, 25,722.77 and 6,617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.84, 25,722.77 and 6,617.92 is: 9,927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.84 : 25,722.77 = 6,617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.84/25,722.77 = 6,617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.84x = 25,722.77 × 6,617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.84x = 170,231,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,231,161.46/17,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.26

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