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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.52, 25,954.50 and 6,917.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.52, 25,954.50 and 6,917.56 is: 10,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.52 : 25,954.50 = 6,917.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.52/25,954.50 = 6,917.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.52x = 25,954.50 × 6,917.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.52x = 179,541,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,541,811.02/17,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.03

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