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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.80, 25,717.26 and 6,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.80, 25,717.26 and 6,773.32 is: 10,154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.80 : 25,717.26 = 6,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.80/25,717.26 = 6,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.80x = 25,717.26 × 6,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.80x = 174,191,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,191,231.50/17,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.67

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