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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.93, 25,780.64 and 6,797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.93, 25,780.64 and 6,797.49 is: 10,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.93 : 25,780.64 = 6,797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.93/25,780.64 = 6,797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.93x = 25,780.64 × 6,797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.93x = 175,243,608.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,243,608.61/17,184.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.52

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