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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.92, 25,892.99 and 6,735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.92, 25,892.99 and 6,735.11 is: 10,100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.92 : 25,892.99 = 6,735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.92/25,892.99 = 6,735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.92x = 25,892.99 × 6,735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.92x = 174,391,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,391,972.74/17,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.36

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