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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.83, 25,778.62 and 5,496.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.83, 25,778.62 and 5,496.91 is: 8,244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.83 : 25,778.62 = 5,496.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.83/25,778.62 = 5,496.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.83x = 25,778.62 × 5,496.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.83x = 141,702,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,702,754.06/17,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.85

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