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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.02, 25,938.27 and 6,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.02, 25,938.27 and 6,901.86 is: 10,354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.02 : 25,938.27 = 6,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.02/25,938.27 = 6,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.02x = 25,938.27 × 6,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.02x = 179,022,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,022,308.18/17,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.08

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