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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.28, 25,976.39 and 6,797.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.28, 25,976.39 and 6,797.13 is: 10,188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.28 : 25,976.39 = 6,797.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.28/25,976.39 = 6,797.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.28x = 25,976.39 × 6,797.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.28x = 176,564,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,564,865.78/17,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.23

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