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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.88, 25,971.48 and 6,925.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.88, 25,971.48 and 6,925.84 is: 10,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.88 : 25,971.48 = 6,925.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.88/25,971.48 = 6,925.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.88x = 25,971.48 × 6,925.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.88x = 179,874,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,874,315.04/17,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.22

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