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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.20, 25,791.47 and 6,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.20, 25,791.47 and 6,663.61 is: 9,993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.20 : 25,791.47 = 6,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.20/25,791.47 = 6,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.20x = 25,791.47 × 6,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.20x = 171,864,168.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,864,168.45/17,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993.73

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