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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.79, 25,791.57 and 6,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.79, 25,791.57 and 6,665.46 is: 9,996.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.79 : 25,791.57 = 6,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.79/25,791.57 = 6,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.79x = 25,791.57 × 6,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.79x = 171,912,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,912,694.84/17,197.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.21

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