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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.44, 25,886.88 and 6,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.44, 25,886.88 and 6,866.24 is: 10,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.44 : 25,886.88 = 6,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.44/25,886.88 = 6,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.44x = 25,886.88 × 6,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.44x = 177,745,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,745,530.93/17,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,302.03

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