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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.02, 25,983.75 and 6,928.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.02, 25,983.75 and 6,928.58 is: 10,396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.02 : 25,983.75 = 6,928.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.02/25,983.75 = 6,928.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.02x = 25,983.75 × 6,928.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.02x = 180,030,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,030,490.58/17,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.76

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