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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,239.64, 25,849.88 and 6,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,239.64, 25,849.88 and 6,703.16 is: 10,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,239.64 : 25,849.88 = 6,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,239.64/25,849.88 = 6,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,239.64x = 25,849.88 × 6,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,239.64x = 173,275,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,275,781.70/17,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,051.01

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