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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.69, 25,888.76 and 6,867.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.69, 25,888.76 and 6,867.49 is: 10,303.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.69 : 25,888.76 = 6,867.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.69/25,888.76 = 6,867.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.69x = 25,888.76 × 6,867.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.69x = 177,790,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,790,766.07/17,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,303.91

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