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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.65, 25,943.19 and 6,766.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.65, 25,943.19 and 6,766.54 is: 10,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.65 : 25,943.19 = 6,766.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.65/25,943.19 = 6,766.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.65x = 25,943.19 × 6,766.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.65x = 175,545,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,545,542.63/17,298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.93

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