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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.52, 25,850.68 and 6,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.52, 25,850.68 and 6,706.80 is: 10,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.52 : 25,850.68 = 6,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.52/25,850.68 = 6,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.52x = 25,850.68 × 6,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.52x = 173,375,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,375,340.62/17,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,058.02

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