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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.83, 25,829.74 and 6,831.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.83, 25,829.74 and 6,831.58 is: 10,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.83 : 25,829.74 = 6,831.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.83/25,829.74 = 6,831.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.83x = 25,829.74 × 6,831.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.83x = 176,457,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,457,935.19/17,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.37

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