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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.52, 25,841.34 and 6,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.52, 25,841.34 and 6,837.48 is: 10,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.52 : 25,841.34 = 6,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.52/25,841.34 = 6,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.52x = 25,841.34 × 6,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.52x = 176,689,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,689,645.42/17,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.65

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