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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.69, 25,834.92 and 6,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.69, 25,834.92 and 6,693.12 is: 10,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.69 : 25,834.92 = 6,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.69/25,834.92 = 6,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.69x = 25,834.92 × 6,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.69x = 172,916,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,916,219.75/17,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.94

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