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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.79, 25,899.02 and 6,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.79, 25,899.02 and 6,733.38 is: 10,101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.79 : 25,899.02 = 6,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.79/25,899.02 = 6,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.79x = 25,899.02 × 6,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.79x = 174,387,909.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,387,909.62/17,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.37

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