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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.47, 25,844.70 and 6,702.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.47, 25,844.70 and 6,702.78 is: 10,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.47 : 25,844.70 = 6,702.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.47/25,844.70 = 6,702.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.47x = 25,844.70 × 6,702.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.47x = 173,231,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,231,338.27/17,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.03

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