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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.98, 25,889.31 and 6,880.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.98, 25,889.31 and 6,880.02 is: 10,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.98 : 25,889.31 = 6,880.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.98/25,889.31 = 6,880.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.98x = 25,889.31 × 6,880.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.98x = 178,118,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,118,970.59/17,260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.17

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