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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.47, 25,829.70 and 6,692.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.47, 25,829.70 and 6,692.75 is: 10,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.47 : 25,829.70 = 6,692.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.47/25,829.70 = 6,692.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.47x = 25,829.70 × 6,692.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.47x = 172,871,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,871,724.68/17,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,036.99

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