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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.38, 25,849.96 and 6,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.38, 25,849.96 and 6,710.72 is: 10,066.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.38 : 25,849.96 = 6,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.38/25,849.96 = 6,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.38x = 25,849.96 × 6,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.38x = 173,471,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,471,843.57/17,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.04

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