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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.81, 25,941.02 and 6,619.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.81, 25,941.02 and 6,619.16 is: 9,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.81 : 25,941.02 = 6,619.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.81/25,941.02 = 6,619.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.81x = 25,941.02 × 6,619.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.81x = 171,707,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,707,599.14/17,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,929.42

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