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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.93, 25,912.41 and 6,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.93, 25,912.41 and 6,893.97 is: 10,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.93 : 25,912.41 = 6,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.93/25,912.41 = 6,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.93x = 25,912.41 × 6,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.93x = 178,639,377.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,639,377.17/17,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.96

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