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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.18, 25,855.20 and 6,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.18, 25,855.20 and 6,703.16 is: 10,055.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.18 : 25,855.20 = 6,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.18/25,855.20 = 6,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.18x = 25,855.20 × 6,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.18x = 173,311,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,311,413.16/17,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.68

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