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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.82, 25,994.52 and 6,798.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.82, 25,994.52 and 6,798.06 is: 10,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.82 : 25,994.52 = 6,798.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.82/25,994.52 = 6,798.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.82x = 25,994.52 × 6,798.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.82x = 176,712,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,712,306.63/17,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.95

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