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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.43, 25,779.89 and 6,796.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.43, 25,779.89 and 6,796.99 is: 10,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.43 : 25,779.89 = 6,796.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.43/25,779.89 = 6,796.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.43x = 25,779.89 × 6,796.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.43x = 175,225,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,225,654.53/17,184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.77

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