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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.51, 25,957.64 and 6,769.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.51, 25,957.64 and 6,769.39 is: 10,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.51 : 25,957.64 = 6,769.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.51/25,957.64 = 6,769.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.51x = 25,957.64 × 6,769.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.51x = 175,717,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,717,388.64/17,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.95

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