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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.53, 25,834.09 and 6,695.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.53, 25,834.09 and 6,695.79 is: 10,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.53 : 25,834.09 = 6,695.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.53/25,834.09 = 6,695.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.53x = 25,834.09 × 6,695.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.53x = 172,979,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,979,641.48/17,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.47

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