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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.08, 25,784.59 and 6,518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.08, 25,784.59 and 6,518.36 is: 9,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.08 : 25,784.59 = 6,518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.08/25,784.59 = 6,518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.08x = 25,784.59 × 6,518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.08x = 168,073,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,073,207.48/17,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,778.48

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