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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.72, 25,813.20 and 6,820.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.72, 25,813.20 and 6,820.44 is: 10,230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.72 : 25,813.20 = 6,820.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.72/25,813.20 = 6,820.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.72x = 25,813.20 × 6,820.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.72x = 176,057,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,057,381.81/17,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.71

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