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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.28, 25,877.28 and 6,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.28, 25,877.28 and 6,857.12 is: 10,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.28 : 25,877.28 = 6,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.28/25,877.28 = 6,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.28x = 25,877.28 × 6,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.28x = 177,443,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,443,614.23/17,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.40

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