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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.96, 25,800.10 and 6,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.96, 25,800.10 and 6,669.36 is: 10,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.96 : 25,800.10 = 6,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.96/25,800.10 = 6,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.96x = 25,800.10 × 6,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.96x = 172,070,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,070,154.94/17,202.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.36

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