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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.38, 25,768.26 and 6,646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.38, 25,768.26 and 6,646.68 is: 9,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.38 : 25,768.26 = 6,646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.38/25,768.26 = 6,646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.38x = 25,768.26 × 6,646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.38x = 171,273,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,273,378.38/17,184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.81

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