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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.76, 25,822.24 and 6,823.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.76, 25,822.24 and 6,823.84 is: 10,234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.76 : 25,822.24 = 6,823.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.76/25,822.24 = 6,823.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.76x = 25,822.24 × 6,823.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.76x = 176,206,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,206,834.20/17,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,234.02

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