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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.02, 25,898.62 and 6,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.02, 25,898.62 and 6,876.50 is: 10,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.02 : 25,898.62 = 6,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.02/25,898.62 = 6,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.02x = 25,898.62 × 6,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.02x = 178,091,860.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,091,860.43/17,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.18

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