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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.39, 25,789.77 and 7,699.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.39, 25,789.77 and 7,699.62 is: 11,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.39 : 25,789.77 = 7,699.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.39/25,789.77 = 7,699.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.39x = 25,789.77 × 7,699.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.39x = 198,571,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,571,428.89/17,184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.34

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