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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.75, 25,971.84 and 6,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.75, 25,971.84 and 6,925.50 is: 10,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.75 : 25,971.84 = 6,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.75/25,971.84 = 6,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.75x = 25,971.84 × 6,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.75x = 179,867,977.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867,977.92/17,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.74

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