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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.45, 25,986.91 and 6,935.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.45, 25,986.91 and 6,935.01 is: 10,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.45 : 25,986.91 = 6,935.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.45/25,986.91 = 6,935.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.45x = 25,986.91 × 6,935.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.45x = 180,219,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,219,480.72/17,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.81

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