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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.06, 25,878.66 and 6,727.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.06, 25,878.66 and 6,727.49 is: 10,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.06 : 25,878.66 = 6,727.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.06/25,878.66 = 6,727.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.06x = 25,878.66 × 6,727.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.06x = 174,098,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,098,426.36/17,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.44

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