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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.76, 25,978.44 and 6,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.76, 25,978.44 and 6,932.08 is: 10,395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.76 : 25,978.44 = 6,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.76/25,978.44 = 6,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.76x = 25,978.44 × 6,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.76x = 180,084,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,084,624.36/17,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395.84

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