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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.06, 25,805.40 and 6,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.06, 25,805.40 and 6,811.38 is: 10,217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.06 : 25,805.40 = 6,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.06/25,805.40 = 6,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.06x = 25,805.40 × 6,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.06x = 175,770,385.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,770,385.45/17,202.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.98

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