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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.90, 25,843.05 and 6,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.90, 25,843.05 and 6,844.50 is: 10,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.90 : 25,843.05 = 6,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.90/25,843.05 = 6,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.90x = 25,843.05 × 6,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.90x = 176,882,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,882,755.73/17,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.11

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