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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.33, 25,940.49 and 6,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.33, 25,940.49 and 6,762.92 is: 10,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.33 : 25,940.49 = 6,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.33/25,940.49 = 6,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.33x = 25,940.49 × 6,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.33x = 175,433,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,433,458.63/17,293.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.57

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