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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.18, 25,993.01 and 6,797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.18, 25,993.01 and 6,797.28 is: 10,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.18 : 25,993.01 = 6,797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.18/25,993.01 = 6,797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.18x = 25,993.01 × 6,797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.18x = 176,681,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,681,733.03/17,328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.21

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