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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.20, 25,990.74 and 6,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.20, 25,990.74 and 6,933.24 is: 10,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.20 : 25,990.74 = 6,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.20/25,990.74 = 6,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.20x = 25,990.74 × 6,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.20x = 180,200,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,200,038.20/17,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.64

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