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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.33, 25,938.99 and 6,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.33, 25,938.99 and 6,761.92 is: 10,143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.33 : 25,938.99 = 6,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.33/25,938.99 = 6,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.33x = 25,938.99 × 6,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.33x = 175,397,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,397,375.26/17,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.07

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