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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.28, 25,977.88 and 6,798.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.28, 25,977.88 and 6,798.13 is: 10,189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.28 : 25,977.88 = 6,798.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.28/25,977.88 = 6,798.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.28x = 25,977.88 × 6,798.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.28x = 176,601,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,601,005.36/17,331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.73

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