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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.48, 25,888.56 and 6,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.48, 25,888.56 and 6,879.52 is: 10,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.48 : 25,888.56 = 6,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.48/25,888.56 = 6,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.48x = 25,888.56 × 6,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.48x = 178,100,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,100,866.29/17,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.42

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