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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.08, 25,784.89 and 6,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.08, 25,784.89 and 6,659.20 is: 9,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.08 : 25,784.89 = 6,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.08/25,784.89 = 6,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.08x = 25,784.89 × 6,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.08x = 171,706,739.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,706,739.49/17,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,984.06

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