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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.92, 25,801.14 and 6,672.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.92, 25,801.14 and 6,672.92 is: 10,008.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.92 : 25,801.14 = 6,672.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.92/25,801.14 = 6,672.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.92x = 25,801.14 × 6,672.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.92x = 172,168,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,168,943.13/17,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.12

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