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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.18, 25,775.01 and 6,793.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.18, 25,775.01 and 6,793.74 is: 10,191.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.18 : 25,775.01 = 6,793.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.18/25,775.01 = 6,793.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.18x = 25,775.01 × 6,793.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.18x = 175,108,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,108,716.44/17,181.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.89

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