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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.80, 25,850.76 and 6,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.80, 25,850.76 and 6,845.52 is: 10,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.80 : 25,850.76 = 6,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.80/25,850.76 = 6,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.80x = 25,850.76 × 6,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.80x = 176,961,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,961,894.60/17,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.30

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