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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.81, 25,507.80 and 6,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.81, 25,507.80 and 6,864.97 is: 10,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.81 : 25,507.80 = 6,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.81/25,507.80 = 6,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.81x = 25,507.80 × 6,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.81x = 175,110,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,110,192.00/17,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.51

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