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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.39, 25,853.82 and 6,709.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.39, 25,853.82 and 6,709.01 is: 10,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.39 : 25,853.82 = 6,709.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.39/25,853.82 = 6,709.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.39x = 25,853.82 × 6,709.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.39x = 173,453,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,453,584.53/17,240.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.89

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