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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.96, 25,819.97 and 6,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.96, 25,819.97 and 6,686.25 is: 10,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.96 : 25,819.97 = 6,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.96/25,819.97 = 6,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.96x = 25,819.97 × 6,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.96x = 172,638,644.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,638,644.16/17,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.25

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