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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.60, 25,835.52 and 6,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.60, 25,835.52 and 6,833 is: 10,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.60 : 25,835.52 = 6,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.60/25,835.52 = 6,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.60x = 25,835.52 × 6,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.60x = 176,534,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,534,108.16/17,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.14

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