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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325, 25,999.02 and 6,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325, 25,999.02 and 6,381 is: 9,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325 : 25,999.02 = 6,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325/25,999.02 = 6,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325x = 25,999.02 × 6,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325x = 165,899,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,899,746.62/17,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,575.74

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