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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.60, 25,976.40 and 6,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.60, 25,976.40 and 6,926.56 is: 10,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.60 : 25,976.40 = 6,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.60/25,976.40 = 6,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.60x = 25,976.40 × 6,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.60x = 179,927,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,927,093.18/17,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.84

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