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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.43, 25,778.39 and 6,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.43, 25,778.39 and 6,795.99 is: 10,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.43 : 25,778.39 = 6,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.43/25,778.39 = 6,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.43x = 25,778.39 × 6,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.43x = 175,189,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,189,646.68/17,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.27

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