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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.52, 25,782.84 and 6,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.52, 25,782.84 and 6,798.48 is: 10,197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.52 : 25,782.84 = 6,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.52/25,782.84 = 6,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.52x = 25,782.84 × 6,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.52x = 175,284,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,284,122.08/17,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.15

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