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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,201.90, 25,794.72 and 6,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,201.90, 25,794.72 and 6,676.97 is: 10,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,201.90 : 25,794.72 = 6,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,201.90/25,794.72 = 6,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,201.90x = 25,794.72 × 6,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,201.90x = 172,230,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,230,442.62/17,201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.29

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