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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.56, 25,882.41 and 6,729.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.56, 25,882.41 and 6,729.99 is: 10,088.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.56 : 25,882.41 = 6,729.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.56/25,882.41 = 6,729.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.56x = 25,882.41 × 6,729.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.56x = 174,188,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,188,360.48/17,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,088.19

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