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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.68, 25,830.43 and 6,690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.68, 25,830.43 and 6,690.13 is: 10,031.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.68 : 25,830.43 = 6,690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.68/25,830.43 = 6,690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.68x = 25,830.43 × 6,690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.68x = 172,808,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,808,853.35/17,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.47

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