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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.56, 25,976.16 and 6,926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.56, 25,976.16 and 6,926.04 is: 10,390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.56 : 25,976.16 = 6,926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.56/25,976.16 = 6,926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.56x = 25,976.16 × 6,926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.56x = 179,911,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,911,923.21/17,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.79

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