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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.32, 25,859.70 and 6,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.32, 25,859.70 and 6,845.88 is: 10,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.32 : 25,859.70 = 6,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.32/25,859.70 = 6,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.32x = 25,859.70 × 6,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.32x = 177,032,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,032,403.04/17,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.68

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