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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.16, 25,797.60 and 6,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.16, 25,797.60 and 6,675.20 is: 10,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.16 : 25,797.60 = 6,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.16/25,797.60 = 6,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.16x = 25,797.60 × 6,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.16x = 172,204,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,204,139.52/17,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.78

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