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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.32, 25,801.62 and 6,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.32, 25,801.62 and 6,673.60 is: 10,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.32 : 25,801.62 = 6,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.32/25,801.62 = 6,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.32x = 25,801.62 × 6,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.32x = 172,189,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,189,691.23/17,204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.51

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