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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.69, 25,804.17 and 6,814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.69, 25,804.17 and 6,814.44 is: 10,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.69 : 25,804.17 = 6,814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.69/25,804.17 = 6,814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.69x = 25,804.17 × 6,814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.69x = 175,840,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,840,968.21/17,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.71

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