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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.02, 25,897.11 and 6,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.02, 25,897.11 and 6,875.50 is: 10,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.02 : 25,897.11 = 6,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.02/25,897.11 = 6,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.02x = 25,897.11 × 6,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.02x = 178,055,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,055,579.81/17,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.68

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