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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.72, 25,890.23 and 6,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.72, 25,890.23 and 6,733.02 is: 10,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.72 : 25,890.23 = 6,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.72/25,890.23 = 6,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.72x = 25,890.23 × 6,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.72x = 174,319,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,319,550.32/17,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.03

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