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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.53, 25,832.59 and 6,694.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.53, 25,832.59 and 6,694.79 is: 10,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.53 : 25,832.59 = 6,694.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.53/25,832.59 = 6,694.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.53x = 25,832.59 × 6,694.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.53x = 172,943,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943,619.31/17,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.96

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