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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.80, 25,715.76 and 6,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.80, 25,715.76 and 6,772.32 is: 10,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.80 : 25,715.76 = 6,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.80/25,715.76 = 6,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.80x = 25,715.76 × 6,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.80x = 174,155,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,155,355.76/17,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.17

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