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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.86, 25,981.56 and 6,792.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.86, 25,981.56 and 6,792.30 is: 10,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.86 : 25,981.56 = 6,792.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.86/25,981.56 = 6,792.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.86x = 25,981.56 × 6,792.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.86x = 176,474,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,474,572.82/17,328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.86

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