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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.24, 25,827.72 and 6,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.24, 25,827.72 and 6,691.52 is: 10,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.24 : 25,827.72 = 6,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.24/25,827.72 = 6,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.24x = 25,827.72 × 6,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.24x = 172,826,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,826,704.93/17,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.09

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