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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.02, 25,982.25 and 6,927.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.02, 25,982.25 and 6,927.58 is: 10,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.02 : 25,982.25 = 6,927.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.02/25,982.25 = 6,927.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.02x = 25,982.25 × 6,927.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.02x = 179,994,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,994,115.46/17,315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.26

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