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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.28, 25,788.24 and 6,813.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.28, 25,788.24 and 6,813.36 is: 10,211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.28 : 25,788.24 = 6,813.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.28/25,788.24 = 6,813.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.28x = 25,788.24 × 6,813.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.28x = 175,704,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,704,562.89/17,207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.06

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