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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.40, 25,952.46 and 6,769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.40, 25,952.46 and 6,769.96 is: 10,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.40 : 25,952.46 = 6,769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.40/25,952.46 = 6,769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.40x = 25,952.46 × 6,769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.40x = 175,697,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,697,116.10/17,301.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.08

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