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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.91, 25,872.14 and 6,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.91, 25,872.14 and 6,863.95 is: 10,297.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.91 : 25,872.14 = 6,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.91/25,872.14 = 6,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.91x = 25,872.14 × 6,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.91x = 177,585,041.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,585,041.03/17,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.82

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