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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.51, 25,832.61 and 6,694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.51, 25,832.61 and 6,694.79 is: 10,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.51 : 25,832.61 = 6,694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.51/25,832.61 = 6,694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.51x = 25,832.61 × 6,694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.51x = 172,943,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943,769.94/17,225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.98

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