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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.44, 25,881.66 and 6,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.44, 25,881.66 and 6,727.68 is: 10,091.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.44 : 25,881.66 = 6,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.44/25,881.66 = 6,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.44x = 25,881.66 × 6,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.44x = 174,123,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,123,526.35/17,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.52

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