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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.96, 25,893.43 and 6,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.96, 25,893.43 and 6,733.42 is: 10,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.96 : 25,893.43 = 6,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.96/25,893.43 = 6,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.96x = 25,893.43 × 6,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.96x = 174,351,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,351,257.86/17,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.98

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