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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.56, 25,998.82 and 6,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.56, 25,998.82 and 6,951.60 is: 10,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.56 : 25,998.82 = 6,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.56/25,998.82 = 6,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.56x = 25,998.82 × 6,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.56x = 180,733,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,733,397.11/17,332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.39

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