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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.70, 25,975.28 and 6,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.70, 25,975.28 and 6,927.26 is: 10,392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.70 : 25,975.28 = 6,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.70/25,975.28 = 6,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.70x = 25,975.28 × 6,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.70x = 179,937,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,937,405.57/17,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.18

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