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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.89, 25,955.94 and 6,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.89, 25,955.94 and 6,768.34 is: 10,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.89 : 25,955.94 = 6,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.89/25,955.94 = 6,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.89x = 25,955.94 × 6,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.89x = 175,678,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,678,733.43/17,310.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.45

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