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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.13, 25,934.26 and 6,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.13, 25,934.26 and 6,758.73 is: 10,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.13 : 25,934.26 = 6,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.13/25,934.26 = 6,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.13x = 25,934.26 × 6,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.13x = 175,282,661.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,282,661.09/17,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.32

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