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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.71, 25,803.09 and 6,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.71, 25,803.09 and 6,674.96 is: 10,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.71 : 25,803.09 = 6,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.71/25,803.09 = 6,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.71x = 25,803.09 × 6,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.71x = 172,234,658.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,234,658.13/17,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.32

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