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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.58, 25,829.37 and 6,831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.58, 25,829.37 and 6,831.33 is: 10,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.58 : 25,829.37 = 6,831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.58/25,829.37 = 6,831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.58x = 25,829.37 × 6,831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.58x = 176,448,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,448,950.16/17,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.00

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