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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.43, 25,842.39 and 6,694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.43, 25,842.39 and 6,694.79 is: 10,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.43 : 25,842.39 = 6,694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.43/25,842.39 = 6,694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.43x = 25,842.39 × 6,694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.43x = 173,009,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,009,374.15/17,224.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.42

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