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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.33, 25,993.99 and 6,804.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.33, 25,993.99 and 6,804.31 is: 10,206.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.33 : 25,993.99 = 6,804.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.33/25,993.99 = 6,804.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.33x = 25,993.99 × 6,804.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.33x = 176,871,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,871,084.10/17,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.46

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