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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.29, 25,823.33 and 6,679.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.29, 25,823.33 and 6,679.73 is: 10,023.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.29 : 25,823.33 = 6,679.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.29/25,823.33 = 6,679.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.29x = 25,823.33 × 6,679.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.29x = 172,492,709.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,492,709.59/17,209.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.23

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