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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.52, 25,990.50 and 6,933.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.52, 25,990.50 and 6,933.08 is: 10,403.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.52 : 25,990.50 = 6,933.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.52/25,990.50 = 6,933.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.52x = 25,990.50 × 6,933.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.52x = 180,194,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,194,215.74/17,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.51

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