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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.08, 25,843.56 and 6,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.08, 25,843.56 and 6,835.12 is: 10,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.08 : 25,843.56 = 6,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.08/25,843.56 = 6,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.08x = 25,843.56 × 6,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.08x = 176,643,833.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,643,833.83/17,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.40

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