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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.52, 25,945.20 and 6,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.52, 25,945.20 and 6,901.80 is: 10,352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.52 : 25,945.20 = 6,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.52/25,945.20 = 6,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.52x = 25,945.20 × 6,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.52x = 179,068,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,068,581.36/17,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.27

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