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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.19, 25,879.28 and 6,723.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.19, 25,879.28 and 6,723.86 is: 10,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.19 : 25,879.28 = 6,723.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.19/25,879.28 = 6,723.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.19x = 25,879.28 × 6,723.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.19x = 174,008,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,008,676.00/17,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.84

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