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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.56, 25,821.14 and 6,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.56, 25,821.14 and 6,823.04 is: 10,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.56 : 25,821.14 = 6,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.56/25,821.14 = 6,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.56x = 25,821.14 × 6,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.56x = 176,178,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,178,671.07/17,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.07

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