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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.63, 25,849.59 and 6,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.63, 25,849.59 and 6,706.07 is: 10,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.63 : 25,849.59 = 6,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.63/25,849.59 = 6,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.63x = 25,849.59 × 6,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.63x = 173,349,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,349,030.76/17,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.69

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