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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.28, 25,967.39 and 6,791.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.28, 25,967.39 and 6,791.11 is: 10,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.28 : 25,967.39 = 6,791.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.28/25,967.39 = 6,791.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.28x = 25,967.39 × 6,791.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.28x = 176,347,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,347,303.03/17,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.20

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