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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.56, 25,997.32 and 6,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.56, 25,997.32 and 6,950.60 is: 10,425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.56 : 25,997.32 = 6,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.56/25,997.32 = 6,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.56x = 25,997.32 × 6,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.56x = 180,696,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,696,972.39/17,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.89

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