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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.95, 25,791.10 and 6,663.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.95, 25,791.10 and 6,663.35 is: 9,993.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.95 : 25,791.10 = 6,663.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.95/25,791.10 = 6,663.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.95x = 25,791.10 × 6,663.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.95x = 171,855,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,855,174.00/17,196.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.35

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