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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.83, 25,831.24 and 6,832.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.83, 25,831.24 and 6,832.58 is: 10,248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.83 : 25,831.24 = 6,832.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.83/25,831.24 = 6,832.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.83x = 25,831.24 × 6,832.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.83x = 176,494,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,494,013.80/17,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.87

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