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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.02, 25,895.61 and 6,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.02, 25,895.61 and 6,874.50 is: 10,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.02 : 25,895.61 = 6,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.02/25,895.61 = 6,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.02x = 25,895.61 × 6,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.02x = 178,019,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,019,370.95/17,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.18

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