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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.79, 25,964.93 and 6,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.79, 25,964.93 and 6,787.24 is: 10,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.79 : 25,964.93 = 6,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.79/25,964.93 = 6,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.79x = 25,964.93 × 6,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.79x = 176,230,126.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,230,126.20/17,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.72

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