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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.45, 25,805.87 and 6,691.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.45, 25,805.87 and 6,691.53 is: 10,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.45 : 25,805.87 = 6,691.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.45/25,805.87 = 6,691.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.45x = 25,805.87 × 6,691.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.45x = 172,680,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,680,753.28/17,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.15

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