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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.50, 25,786.35 and 6,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.50, 25,786.35 and 6,663.80 is: 9,993.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.50 : 25,786.35 = 6,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.50/25,786.35 = 6,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.50x = 25,786.35 × 6,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.50x = 171,834,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,834,950.20/17,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.60

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