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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.96, 25,819.84 and 6,677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.96, 25,819.84 and 6,677.40 is: 10,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.96 : 25,819.84 = 6,677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.96/25,819.84 = 6,677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.96x = 25,819.84 × 6,677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.96x = 172,409,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,409,305.71/17,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.74

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