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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.18, 25,822.89 and 6,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.18, 25,822.89 and 6,823.50 is: 10,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.18 : 25,822.89 = 6,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.18/25,822.89 = 6,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.18x = 25,822.89 × 6,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.18x = 176,202,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,202,489.92/17,214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.89

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