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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.66, 25,881.13 and 6,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.66, 25,881.13 and 6,726.96 is: 10,088.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.66 : 25,881.13 = 6,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.66/25,881.13 = 6,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.66x = 25,881.13 × 6,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.66x = 174,101,326.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,101,326.26/17,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.94

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