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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.93, 25,835.26 and 6,698.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.93, 25,835.26 and 6,698.59 is: 10,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.93 : 25,835.26 = 6,698.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.93/25,835.26 = 6,698.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.93x = 25,835.26 × 6,698.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.93x = 173,059,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,059,685.11/17,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.88

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