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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.38, 25,989.51 and 6,788.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.38, 25,989.51 and 6,788.97 is: 10,183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.38 : 25,989.51 = 6,788.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.38/25,989.51 = 6,788.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.38x = 25,989.51 × 6,788.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.38x = 176,442,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,442,003.70/17,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.43

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