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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.20, 25,799.40 and 6,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.20, 25,799.40 and 6,809.04 is: 10,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.20 : 25,799.40 = 6,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.20/25,799.40 = 6,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.20x = 25,799.40 × 6,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.20x = 175,669,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,669,146.58/17,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.99

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