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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.29, 25,941.24 and 6,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.29, 25,941.24 and 6,762.96 is: 10,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.29 : 25,941.24 = 6,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.29/25,941.24 = 6,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.29x = 25,941.24 × 6,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.29x = 175,439,440.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,439,440.01/17,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.71

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