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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.41, 25,875.89 and 6,866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.41, 25,875.89 and 6,866.45 is: 10,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.41 : 25,875.89 = 6,866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.41/25,875.89 = 6,866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.41x = 25,875.89 × 6,866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.41x = 177,675,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,675,504.89/17,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,301.58

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