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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.66, 25,861.08 and 6,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.66, 25,861.08 and 6,852.44 is: 10,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.66 : 25,861.08 = 6,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.66/25,861.08 = 6,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.66x = 25,861.08 × 6,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.66x = 177,211,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,211,335.47/17,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.69

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