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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.11, 25,999.41 and 6,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.11, 25,999.41 and 6,804.72 is: 10,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.11 : 25,999.41 = 6,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.11/25,999.41 = 6,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.11x = 25,999.41 × 6,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.11x = 176,918,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,918,705.22/17,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.80

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