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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.22, 25,895.49 and 6,736.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.22, 25,895.49 and 6,736.52 is: 10,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.22 : 25,895.49 = 6,736.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.22/25,895.49 = 6,736.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.22x = 25,895.49 × 6,736.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.22x = 174,445,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,445,486.29/17,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.28

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