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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.18, 25,776.51 and 6,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.18, 25,776.51 and 6,794.74 is: 10,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.18 : 25,776.51 = 6,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.18/25,776.51 = 6,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.18x = 25,776.51 × 6,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.18x = 175,144,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,144,683.56/17,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.39

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