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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.59, 25,830.25 and 6,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.59, 25,830.25 and 6,695.24 is: 10,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.59 : 25,830.25 = 6,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.59/25,830.25 = 6,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.59x = 25,830.25 × 6,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.59x = 172,939,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,939,787.59/17,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.87

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