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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.52, 25,969.50 and 6,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.52, 25,969.50 and 6,919.08 is: 10,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.52 : 25,969.50 = 6,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.52/25,969.50 = 6,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.52x = 25,969.50 × 6,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.52x = 179,685,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,685,048.06/17,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.51

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