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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.19, 25,968.87 and 6,781.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.19, 25,968.87 and 6,781.37 is: 10,172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.19 : 25,968.87 = 6,781.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.19/25,968.87 = 6,781.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.19x = 25,968.87 × 6,781.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.19x = 176,104,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,104,386.11/17,311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.87

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