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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.08, 25,987.68 and 6,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.08, 25,987.68 and 6,937.68 is: 10,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.08 : 25,987.68 = 6,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.08/25,987.68 = 6,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.08x = 25,987.68 × 6,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.08x = 180,294,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,294,207.78/17,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.74

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