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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.24, 25,976.70 and 6,931.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.24, 25,976.70 and 6,931.08 is: 10,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.24 : 25,976.70 = 6,931.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.24/25,976.70 = 6,931.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.24x = 25,976.70 × 6,931.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.24x = 180,046,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,046,585.84/17,319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.76

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