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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.32, 25,985.22 and 6,933.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.32, 25,985.22 and 6,933.88 is: 10,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.32 : 25,985.22 = 6,933.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.32/25,985.22 = 6,933.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.32x = 25,985.22 × 6,933.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.32x = 180,178,397.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,178,397.25/17,321.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.12

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