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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.75, 26,181.21 and 6,925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.75, 26,181.21 and 6,925.73 is: 10,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.75 : 26,181.21 = 6,925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.75/26,181.21 = 6,925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.75x = 26,181.21 × 6,925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.75x = 181,323,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,323,991.53/17,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.83

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