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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.20, 25,999.80 and 6,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.20, 25,999.80 and 6,952.40 is: 10,428.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.20 : 25,999.80 = 6,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.20/25,999.80 = 6,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.20x = 25,999.80 × 6,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.20x = 180,761,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,761,009.52/17,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.60

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