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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.48, 25,801.82 and 6,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.48, 25,801.82 and 6,675.06 is: 10,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.48 : 25,801.82 = 6,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.48/25,801.82 = 6,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.48x = 25,801.82 × 6,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.48x = 172,228,822.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,228,822.57/17,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.21

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