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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.20, 25,789.97 and 6,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.20, 25,789.97 and 6,662.60 is: 9,992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.20 : 25,789.97 = 6,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.20/25,789.97 = 6,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.20x = 25,789.97 × 6,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.20x = 171,828,364.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,828,364.87/17,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,992.23

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