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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.08, 25,845.06 and 6,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.08, 25,845.06 and 6,836.12 is: 10,261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.08 : 25,845.06 = 6,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.08/25,845.06 = 6,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.08x = 25,845.06 × 6,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.08x = 176,679,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,679,931.57/17,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.90

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