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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.34, 25,935.52 and 6,902.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.34, 25,935.52 and 6,902.18 is: 10,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.34 : 25,935.52 = 6,902.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.34/25,935.52 = 6,902.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.34x = 25,935.52 × 6,902.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.34x = 179,011,627.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,011,627.43/17,290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,353.27

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