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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.19, 25,888.01 and 6,866.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.19, 25,888.01 and 6,866.99 is: 10,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.19 : 25,888.01 = 6,866.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.19/25,888.01 = 6,866.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.19x = 25,888.01 × 6,866.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.19x = 177,772,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,772,671.45/17,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.16

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