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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.70, 25,811.68 and 6,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.70, 25,811.68 and 6,819.44 is: 10,229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.70 : 25,811.68 = 6,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.70/25,811.68 = 6,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.70x = 25,811.68 × 6,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.70x = 176,021,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,021,203.06/17,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.21

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