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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.62, 25,858.95 and 6,709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.62, 25,858.95 and 6,709.91 is: 10,068.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.62 : 25,858.95 = 6,709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.62/25,858.95 = 6,709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.62x = 25,858.95 × 6,709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.62x = 173,511,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,511,072.74/17,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,068.76

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