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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.66, 25,823.89 and 6,680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.66, 25,823.89 and 6,680.09 is: 10,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.66 : 25,823.89 = 6,680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.66/25,823.89 = 6,680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.66x = 25,823.89 × 6,680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.66x = 172,505,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,505,909.35/17,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.78

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