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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.09, 25,987.89 and 6,796.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.09, 25,987.89 and 6,796.51 is: 10,190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.09 : 25,987.89 = 6,796.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.09/25,987.89 = 6,796.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.09x = 25,987.89 × 6,796.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.09x = 176,626,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,626,876.55/17,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.16

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