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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.22, 25,798.41 and 6,808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.22, 25,798.41 and 6,808.86 is: 10,210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.22 : 25,798.41 = 6,808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.22/25,798.41 = 6,808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.22x = 25,798.41 × 6,808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.22x = 175,657,761.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,657,761.91/17,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.16

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