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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.27, 25,898.99 and 6,876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.27, 25,898.99 and 6,876.75 is: 10,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.27 : 25,898.99 = 6,876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.27/25,898.99 = 6,876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.27x = 25,898.99 × 6,876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.27x = 178,100,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,100,845.10/17,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.56

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