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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.78, 25,969.64 and 6,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.78, 25,969.64 and 6,792.62 is: 10,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.78 : 25,969.64 = 6,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.78/25,969.64 = 6,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.78x = 25,969.64 × 6,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.78x = 176,401,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,401,732.25/17,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.46

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