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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.68, 25,777.26 and 6,795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.68, 25,777.26 and 6,795.24 is: 10,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.68 : 25,777.26 = 6,795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.68/25,777.26 = 6,795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.68x = 25,777.26 × 6,795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.68x = 175,162,668.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,162,668.24/17,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.14

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