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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.10, 25,782.66 and 6,651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.10, 25,782.66 and 6,651.22 is: 9,979.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.10 : 25,782.66 = 6,651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.10/25,782.66 = 6,651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.10x = 25,782.66 × 6,651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.10x = 171,486,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,486,143.85/17,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.35

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