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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.69, 25,949.53 and 6,918.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.69, 25,949.53 and 6,918.73 is: 10,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.69 : 25,949.53 = 6,918.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.69/25,949.53 = 6,918.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.69x = 25,949.53 × 6,918.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.69x = 179,537,735.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,537,735.47/17,299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,378.09

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