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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,073.81, 25,623.68 and 6,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,073.81, 25,623.68 and 6,686.37 is: 10,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,073.81 : 25,623.68 = 6,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,073.81/25,623.68 = 6,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,073.81x = 25,623.68 × 6,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,073.81x = 171,329,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,329,371.81/17,073.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.63

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