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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.16, 25,799.34 and 6,668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.16, 25,799.34 and 6,668.36 is: 10,003.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.16 : 25,799.34 = 6,668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.16/25,799.34 = 6,668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.16x = 25,799.34 × 6,668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.16x = 172,039,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,039,286.88/17,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.35

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