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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.20, 25,995.24 and 6,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.20, 25,995.24 and 6,936.24 is: 10,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.20 : 25,995.24 = 6,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.20/25,995.24 = 6,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.20x = 25,995.24 × 6,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.20x = 180,309,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,309,223.50/17,317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.15

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