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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.84, 25,832.13 and 6,696.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.84, 25,832.13 and 6,696.50 is: 10,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.84 : 25,832.13 = 6,696.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.84/25,832.13 = 6,696.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.84x = 25,832.13 × 6,696.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.84x = 172,984,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984,695.90/17,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.75

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