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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.52, 25,833.84 and 6,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.52, 25,833.84 and 6,832.48 is: 10,248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.52 : 25,833.84 = 6,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.52/25,833.84 = 6,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.52x = 25,833.84 × 6,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.52x = 176,509,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,509,195.12/17,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.15

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