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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.96, 25,818.08 and 6,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.96, 25,818.08 and 6,681.36 is: 10,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.96 : 25,818.08 = 6,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.96/25,818.08 = 6,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.96x = 25,818.08 × 6,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.96x = 172,499,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,499,886.99/17,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.35

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