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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.04, 25,982.70 and 6,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.04, 25,982.70 and 6,931 is: 10,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.04 : 25,982.70 = 6,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.04/25,982.70 = 6,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.04x = 25,982.70 × 6,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.04x = 180,086,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,086,093.70/17,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.36

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