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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.29, 25,970.18 and 6,790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.29, 25,970.18 and 6,790.74 is: 10,177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.29 : 25,970.18 = 6,790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.29/25,970.18 = 6,790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.29x = 25,970.18 × 6,790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.29x = 176,356,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,356,740.13/17,327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,177.98

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