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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.46, 25,996.16 and 6,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.46, 25,996.16 and 6,795.16 is: 10,188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.46 : 25,996.16 = 6,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.46/25,996.16 = 6,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.46x = 25,996.16 × 6,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.46x = 176,648,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,648,032.61/17,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.81

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