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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,186.96, 25,777.94 and 6,662.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,186.96, 25,777.94 and 6,662.01 is: 9,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,186.96 : 25,777.94 = 6,662.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,186.96/25,777.94 = 6,662.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,186.96x = 25,777.94 × 6,662.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,186.96x = 171,732,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,732,860.75/17,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.05

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