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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.20, 25,792.97 and 6,664.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.20, 25,792.97 and 6,664.61 is: 9,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.20 : 25,792.97 = 6,664.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.20/25,792.97 = 6,664.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.20x = 25,792.97 × 6,664.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.20x = 171,900,085.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,900,085.79/17,198.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.24

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