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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.77, 25,883.24 and 6,866.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.77, 25,883.24 and 6,866.25 is: 10,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.77 : 25,883.24 = 6,866.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.77/25,883.24 = 6,866.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.77x = 25,883.24 × 6,866.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.77x = 177,720,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,720,762.32/17,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.80

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