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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,187.93, 25,785.14 and 6,800.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,187.93, 25,785.14 and 6,800.49 is: 10,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,187.93 : 25,785.14 = 6,800.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,187.93/25,785.14 = 6,800.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,187.93x = 25,785.14 × 6,800.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,187.93x = 175,351,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,351,552.72/17,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.02

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