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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.32, 25,865.70 and 6,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.32, 25,865.70 and 6,849.88 is: 10,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.32 : 25,865.70 = 6,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.32/25,865.70 = 6,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.32x = 25,865.70 × 6,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.32x = 177,176,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,176,941.12/17,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.68

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