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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.53, 25,998.60 and 6,966.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.53, 25,998.60 and 6,966.57 is: 10,440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.53 : 25,998.60 = 6,966.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.53/25,998.60 = 6,966.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.53x = 25,998.60 × 6,966.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.53x = 181,121,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,121,066.80/17,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.74

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