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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.53, 25,835.59 and 6,696.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.53, 25,835.59 and 6,696.79 is: 10,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.53 : 25,835.59 = 6,696.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.53/25,835.59 = 6,696.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.53x = 25,835.59 × 6,696.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.53x = 173,015,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,015,520.76/17,227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.97

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