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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.44, 25,774.80 and 6,797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.44, 25,774.80 and 6,797.92 is: 10,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.44 : 25,774.80 = 6,797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.44/25,774.80 = 6,797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.44x = 25,774.80 × 6,797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.44x = 175,215,028.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,215,028.42/17,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.30

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