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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.63, 25,848.84 and 6,709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.63, 25,848.84 and 6,709.97 is: 10,064.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.63 : 25,848.84 = 6,709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.63/25,848.84 = 6,709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.63x = 25,848.84 × 6,709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.63x = 173,444,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,444,811.69/17,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,064.91

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