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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.85, 25,785.37 and 6,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.85, 25,785.37 and 6,663.14 is: 9,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.85 : 25,785.37 = 6,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.85/25,785.37 = 6,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.85x = 25,785.37 × 6,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.85x = 171,811,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,811,506.36/17,193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.62

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