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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.29, 25,899.45 and 6,885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.29, 25,899.45 and 6,885.33 is: 10,328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.29 : 25,899.45 = 6,885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.29/25,899.45 = 6,885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.29x = 25,899.45 × 6,885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.29x = 178,326,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,326,209.97/17,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.00

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