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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.55, 25,901.34 and 6,886.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.55, 25,901.34 and 6,886.59 is: 10,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.55 : 25,901.34 = 6,886.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.55/25,901.34 = 6,886.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.55x = 25,901.34 × 6,886.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.55x = 178,372,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,372,062.72/17,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.90

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