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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.43, 25,840.89 and 6,693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.43, 25,840.89 and 6,693.79 is: 10,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.43 : 25,840.89 = 6,693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.43/25,840.89 = 6,693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.43x = 25,840.89 × 6,693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.43x = 172,973,491.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,973,491.07/17,223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.92

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