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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.82, 25,786.68 and 6,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.82, 25,786.68 and 6,658.42 is: 9,986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.82 : 25,786.68 = 6,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.82/25,786.68 = 6,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.82x = 25,786.68 × 6,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.82x = 171,698,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,698,545.85/17,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.06

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