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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.55, 25,851.91 and 6,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.55, 25,851.91 and 6,704.36 is: 10,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.55 : 25,851.91 = 6,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.55/25,851.91 = 6,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.55x = 25,851.91 × 6,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.55x = 173,320,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,320,438.47/17,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.15

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