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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.35, 25,792.11 and 6,667.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.35, 25,792.11 and 6,667.65 is: 9,999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.35 : 25,792.11 = 6,667.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.35/25,792.11 = 6,667.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.35x = 25,792.11 × 6,667.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.35x = 171,972,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,972,762.24/17,198.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.38

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